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

Sony A33 advantages over Samsung NX11

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More dynamic range
    12.6 vs 10.8 evs
    Retain detail in highlight and shadows
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 614k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.73x vs 0.57x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung NX11 advantages over Sony A33

  • Less expensive
    $649 vs $750 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 270 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 84 mm
    Thinner

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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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
Samsung NX11
Nikon D3100
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO

Compared to Sony A55

Sony A33
Sony A55
  • $540
  • APS-C
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Built-in GPS
Samsung NX11
Sony A55
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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
Samsung NX11
Sony A35
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • $567
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony A33
Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • $540
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Thinner
Samsung NX11
Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Sony A33
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $540
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Samsung NX11
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
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