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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A33, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX5 was revealed 2 months prior to the A33 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX5 matches up vs the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A33

 NX5 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung NX5

 A33 NX5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A33

 NX5 A33 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX5 compared to the A33.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A33 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and A33.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX5 to give extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography information
Sony A33 Street photography information
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (499g)
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
Sony A33 Travel photography advice
63
great battery life (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
24
provides face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (499g)
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony A33
 Samsung NX5Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony SLT-A33
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-06-01 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $230