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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX100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
Sony A33
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A33

 NX200 A33 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX200

 A33 NX200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A33

 NX200 A33 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony A33
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony A33
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony A33
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony A33
34
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A33
 Samsung NX200Sony SLT-A33
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