Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A37
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Successor is Samsung NX1100
(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
- Launched May 2012
- Superseded the Sony A35
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A37 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A37, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX1000 was released at a similar time to the A37 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX1000 scores vs the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A37 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A37
NX1000 | A37 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX1000
A37 | NX1000 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A37
NX1000 | A37 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | May 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).
Check the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A37 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 versus the A37.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A37.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1000 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-04-19 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.6" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 506 grams (1.12 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 840 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $388 | $522 |