Samsung NX300M vs Sony A330

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A330, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was launched 3 years after the A330 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX300M scores vs the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300M versus the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A330 is 86 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A330.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX300M to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer NX300M should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.