Samsung NX20 vs Sony A33

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.