Samsung NX100 vs Sony A330

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A330, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX100 was brought out 17 months after the A330 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX100 scores against the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 has outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 compared to the A330.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A330 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and A330.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX100 to resolve extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent NX100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.