Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A33
| NX5 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | August 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A33 is 80 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony 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 |