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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(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
Sony A37
(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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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 Overview

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).

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A37

 NX200 A37 
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX200

 A37 NX200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A37

 NX200 A37 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2012Same 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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
Sony A37 Street photography advice
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (223g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
Sony A37 Sports photography info
55
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
Sony A37 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (223g)
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
Sony A37 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inches)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
34
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A37
 Samsung NX200Sony 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