Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A37

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.

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.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A37 is 68 and 67 respectively.

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.