Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A37, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX100 was unveiled 20 months prior to the A37 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX100 scores vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing 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 NX100 versus Sony A37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX100 against the A37.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A37 is 88 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and A37.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A37 to show extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.