Samsung NX210 vs Sony A37

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A37, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX210 was unveiled 3 months later than the A37 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX210 matches up against the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 versus the A37.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and A37.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX210 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.