Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A37
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 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
- Launched April 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
- Successor is Samsung NX2000
(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
- Superseded the Sony A35
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A37 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A37, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX1100 was announced 11 months after the A37 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX1100 grades against the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A37 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A37
NX1100 | A37 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | May 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX1100
A37 | NX1100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A37
NX1100 | A37 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having 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") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1100 vs the A37.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and A37.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX1100 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX1100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-04-11 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.6 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 506g (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 Overall score | 73 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 852 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 500 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | 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/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $600 | $522 |