Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37
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55 Features
54 Overall
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![Samsung NX100 front Samsung NX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-NX100.jpg)
![Sony SLT-A37 front Sony SLT-A37 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-SLT-A37/Sony-A37-front.jpg)
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57 Features
65 Overall
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Launched September 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Old Model is Sony A35
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 Overview
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.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A37
NX100 | A37 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX100
A37 | NX100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A37
NX100 | A37 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 size comparison Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX100-vs-Sony-SLT-A37-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A37 is 88 and 67 respectively.
![Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX100-vs-Sony-SLT-A37-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX100-vs-Sony-SLT-A37-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX100-vs-Sony-SLT-A37-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX100 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-09-14 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.6 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282 gr (0.62 lbs) | 506 gr (1.12 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 563 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 500 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $386 | $522 |