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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Sony A37
(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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A35
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A37, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX20 was announced very close to the A37 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX20 matches up versus the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A37

 NX20 A37 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX20

 A37 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A37

 NX20 A37 
IntroducedApril 2012May 2012Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 vs the A37.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and A37 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and A37.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX20 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Sony A37
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography information
Sony A37 Street photography information
77
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (341g)
lack of image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
Sony A37 Sports photography info
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
Sony A37 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competition (341 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6 inches)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony A37
78
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
lighter than competition (341g)
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A37
 Samsung NX20Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony SLT-A37
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-20 2012-05-16
Body design SLR-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 surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.6"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 506 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 75
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 12.9
DXO Low light rating 785 799
Other
Battery life 360 images 500 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 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 One One
Cost at release $1,100 $522