Samsung NX300M vs Sony A33

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.

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.

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.

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.