Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A37

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 20 months later than the A37 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A37.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A37.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same MP but different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.