Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Revealed December 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced May 2012
- Superseded the Sony A35
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung EX2F and Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX2F was announced 8 months after the A37 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX2F scores versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A37
EX2F | A37 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | May 2012 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung EX2F
A37 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A37
EX2F | A37 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung EX2F and Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F against the A37.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and A37.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A37 will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher EX2F should have an edge in sensor tech.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung EX2F | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-12-18 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.6 inches |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) | 506 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 48 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.0 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 209 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $478 | $522 |