Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A37, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was unveiled 23 months prior to the A37 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX5 matches up against the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A37 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX5 compared to the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and A37 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and A37.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A37 to give greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.