Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A330

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

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.

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

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.