Samsung NX mini vs Sony A37

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A37, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A37 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and A37 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was manufactured 23 months later than the A37 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX mini matches up vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini comes with external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX mini vs the A37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and A37.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will give you greater detail due to its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX mini provides an advantage in sensor tech.