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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A300
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A330, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX20 was launched 2 years after the A330 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 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 concise summary of how the NX20 matches up against the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A330

 NX20 A330 
AnnouncedApril 2012May 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung NX20

 A330 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A330

 NX20 A330 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX20 compared to the A330.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and A330 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and A330.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX20 to render more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
Sony A330 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
Sony A330 Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (341g)
no image stabilization
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Sony A330
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
Sony A330 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than average (341 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
Landscape photography with Sony A330
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
lighter than average (341 grams)
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A330
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-04-20 2009-05-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 64
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 11.5
DXO Low light rating 785 535
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,100 $545