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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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 NX300M vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A33, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was brought out 2 years after the A33 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX300M grades vs the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A33

 NX300M A33 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX300M

 A33 NX300M 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k768kClearer screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A33

 NX300M A33 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX300M against the A33.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A33 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A33.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX300M to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX300M should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
Sony A33 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Sony A33
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
Sony A33 Sports photography advice
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
Sony A33 Travel photography advice
66
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (340 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A33
 Samsung NX300MSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony SLT-A33
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-03 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 247 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 768 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $230