Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A330

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A330 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was announced 2 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX1000 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 NX1000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

Check the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 compared to the A330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and A330 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and A330.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung NX1000 to provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 provides an advantage in sensor tech.