Samsung NX30 vs Sony A33

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX30 and Sony A33, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX30 was announced 3 years later than the A33 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX30 scores versus the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX30 compared to the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and A33 is 75 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and A33.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX30 to offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer NX30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.