Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Renewed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Later Model is Sony A35
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX20 was introduced 21 months later than the A33 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX20 matches up vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A33
NX20 | A33 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | August 2010 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX20
A33 | NX20 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A33
NX20 | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX20 and the A33.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and A33 is 83 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and A33.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX20 to provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lb) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 340 shots |
Style 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,100 | $230 |