Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Released February 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
- Replacement is Samsung NX210
(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
- Released May 2012
- Replaced the Sony A35
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In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX200 and Sony A37, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX200 was revealed 2 months before the A37 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX200 scores versus the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A37
| NX200 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX200
| A37 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A37
| NX200 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | May 2012 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX200 versus the A37.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and A37.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX200 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 Specifications
| Samsung NX200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sony SLT-A37 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2012-02-28 | 2012-05-16 |
| Physical type | 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 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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 |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.6 inches |
| Resolution of display | 614k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lbs) | 506 gr (1.12 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 69 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 618 | 799 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 500 photographs |
| Battery type | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $818 | $522 |