Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A37
NX300M | A37 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | May 2012 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Sharper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX300M
A37 | NX300M |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A37
NX300M | A37 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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).
See the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A37 is 86 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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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 |