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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A35
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A33, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX100 was revealed at a similar time to the A33 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX100 grades against the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A33

 NX100 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX100

 A33 NX100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A33

 NX100 A33 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX100 against the A33.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and A33 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and A33.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX100 to produce extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
Portrait photography with Sony A33
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
76
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
Sony A33 Sports photography advice
60
has image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
MP count good (15MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
61
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
low battery (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low battery (340 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
Sony A33 Vlogging information
31
has image stabilization
supports face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A33
 Samsung NX100Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony SLT-A33
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-09-14 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 12.6
DXO Low light score 563 591
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $386 $230