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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A330, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A330 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was brought out 4 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX2000 scores against the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A330

 NX2000 A330 
AnnouncedNovember 2013May 2009More recent by 56 months
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung NX2000

 A330 NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A330

 NX2000 A330 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX2000 compared to the A330.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A330 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and A330.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to show more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer NX2000 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony A330
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
62
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography information
Sony A330 Street photography information
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sony A330
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
Travel photography with Sony A330
72
lighter than competition (228g)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
Sony A330 Vlogging factors
35
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A330
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-11-30 2009-05-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
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
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 228g (0.50 pounds) 529g (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 64
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 11.5
DXO Low light rating 908 535
Other
Battery life 340 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $545