Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A35
Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung NX200 and Sony A33, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX200 was unveiled 19 months later than the A33 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX200 grades against the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A33
NX200 | A33 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | August 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX200
A33 | NX200 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A33
NX200 | A33 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has got external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX200 and Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX200 versus the A33.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and A33.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX200 to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent NX200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, 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 | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 618 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 340 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $818 | $230 |