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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was announced 4 months prior to the A33 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX10 matches up against the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A33

 NX10 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX10

 A33 NX10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A33

 NX10 A33 
LaunchedApril 2010August 2010Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX10 vs the A33.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and A33 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and A33.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX10 to resolve extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A33 Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX10
Street photography with Sony A33
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Sony A33
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (340 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
Sony A33 Vlogging info
24
features face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony A33
 Samsung NX10Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony SLT-A33
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-04-07 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.6
DXO Low light rating 572 591
Other
Battery life 400 photos 340 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $626 $230