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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
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
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A37

 GX-1S A37 

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung GX-1S

 A37 GX-1S 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2006Fresher by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.6"2.5"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A37

 GX-1S A37 
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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
Sony A37 Portrait photography highlights
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (605g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony A37 Sports photography information
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography highlights
Sony A37 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (500 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.6")
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
9
no video
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A37
 Samsung GX-1SSony SLT-A37
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