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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A33, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was brought out 3 years after the A33 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX2000 scores vs the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A33

 NX2000 A33 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2010Newer by 40 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX2000

 A33 NX2000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A33

 NX2000 A33 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 against the A33.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and A33.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX2000 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A33 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
Sony A33 Sports photography information
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (228 grams)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (340 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (228 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A33
 Samsung NX2000Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony SLT-A33
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-30 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 21 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.6
DXO Low light score 908 591
Other
Battery life 340 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $230