Samsung NX11 vs Sony A330

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX11 and Sony A330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX11 was revealed 20 months after the A330 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX11 matches up against the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 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 A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX11 and the A330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A330 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and A330.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX11 to show greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent NX11 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.