Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
(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
- Released May 2012
- Superseded the Sony A35
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A37, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-1S was brought out 7 years earlier than the A37 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1S matches up against the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A37
GX-1S | A37 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung GX-1S
A37 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | May 2012 | January 2006 | Fresher by 77 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 2.6" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A37
GX-1S | A37 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A37 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S versus the A37.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A37 is 68 and 67 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A37.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A37 to result in more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1S | Sony SLT-A37 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2006-01-16 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.6 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 lbs) | 506g (1.12 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $850 | $522 |