Samsung NX11 vs Sony A33
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Replaced the Samsung NX10
- New Model is Samsung NX20
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Later Model is Sony A35
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In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung NX11 and Sony A33, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX11 was brought out 5 months after the A33 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX11 scores vs the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A33
| NX11 | A33 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX11
| A33 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A33
| NX11 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2010 |  | August 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX11 versus the A33.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A33 is 80 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and A33.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX11 to provide more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX11 | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
| 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 All around rating | 63 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 553 | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $626 | $230 |