Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A37

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.