Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A330

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).

Photography Glossary

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.