Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A33

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A33, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was introduced 2 years after the A33 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX1100 grades vs the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 and the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and A33.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.