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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(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
Sony A37
(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  • Superseded the Sony A35
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A37

 EX2F A37 
AnnouncedDecember 2012May 2012Newer by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung EX2F

 A37 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A37

 EX2F A37 
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).

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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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Sony A37 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Sony A37 Street photography highlights
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
Sony A37 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.6 inches)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
Sony A37 Vlogging factors
71
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A37
 Samsung EX2FSony SLT-A37
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