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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A330 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was revealed 5 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up versus the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A330

 NX3000 A330 
AnnouncedMay 2014May 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung NX3000

 A330 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A330

 NX3000 A330 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 versus the A330.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and A330 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A330.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX3000 to show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Sony A330
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
Sony A330 Street photography information
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (230g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
Sony A330 Sports photography info
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony A330
68
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
Landscape photography with Sony A330
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging highlights
Sony A330 Vlogging highlights
34
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (230g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony A330
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-05-26 2009-05-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 529g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $897 $545