Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A33
NX300M | A33 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2010 | Newer by 29 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX300M
A33 | NX300M | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 768k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A33
NX300M | A33 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A33 is 86 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |