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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Previous Model is Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was manufactured 8 months after the A37 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX300M grades against the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A37

 NX300M A37 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months
Display dimension3.3"2.6"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX300M

 A37 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A37

 NX300M A37 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300M vs the A37.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A37 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and A37.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300M to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent NX300M provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
Sony A37 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography features
Sony A37 Street photography features
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
Sony A37 Sports photography features
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
Sony A37 Travel photography info
66
features touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.6 inch)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sony A37
33
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A37
 Samsung NX300MSony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony SLT-A37
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-03 2012-05-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 247 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.3 inch 2.6 inch
Resolution of display 768 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 506g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $522