Samsung NX10 vs Sony A330

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung NX10 and Sony A330, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A330 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX10 was revealed 11 months later than the A330 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX10 grades against the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX10 vs the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and A330 is 80 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and A330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX10 to render extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent NX10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.