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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung NX1 and Sony A330, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A330 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1 was launched 5 years after the A330 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX1 scores against the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A330

 NX1 A330 
LaunchedSeptember 2014May 2009Newer by 65 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung NX1

 A330 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A330

 NX1 A330 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1 vs the A330.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and A330 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and A330.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Sony A330 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
Sony A330 Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than average (550g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A330 Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
low battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
Sony A330 Travel photography details
74
lighter than average (550g)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
Sony A330 Landscape photography information
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
low battery (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
Sony A330 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
lighter than average (550 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A330
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-09-15 2009-05-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 9
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 529g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 64
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 11.5
DXO Low light score 1363 535
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 230 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,500 $545