Samsung NX5 vs Sony A330

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A330 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX5 was launched 13 months later than the A330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX5 grades vs the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 versus the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and A330 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and A330.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX5 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent NX5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.