Sony A33 vs Samsung NX3000

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Sony A33 vs Samsung NX3000

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A33 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
922k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Sony A33

Less expensive
$529 vs $750 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
39 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
385g vs 725g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3100

Sony A33

Nikon D3100

$540
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A33 vs Nikon D3100

Samsung NX3000

Nikon D3100

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A55

Sony A33

Sony A55

$540
APS-C

$734
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A33 vs Sony A55

Samsung NX3000

Sony A55

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$734
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A35

Sony A33

Sony A35

$540
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

$567
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony A33 vs Sony A35

Samsung NX3000

Sony A35

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$567
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A35

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Sony A33

Fujifilm X-M1

$540
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A33 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Sony A33

Canon EOS M3

$540
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A33 vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon EOS M3

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