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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A37 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1 was launched 2 years later than the A37 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX1 matches up vs the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A37

 NX1 A37 
ReleasedSeptember 2014May 2012More recent by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX1

 A37 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A37

 NX1 A37 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 provides external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX1 versus the A37.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and A37 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and A37.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent NX1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
Sony A37 Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than average (550g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Sony A37 Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1
Travel photography with Sony A37
74
lighter than average (550g)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A37 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.6 inch)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony A37 Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than average (550g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A37
 Samsung NX1Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony SLT-A37
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-15 2012-05-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 28 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 15
Cross focus points 153 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.6 inches
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 506 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 75
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 12.9
DXO Low light score 1363 799
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,500 $522