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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A37

 NX5 A37 
Screen size3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung NX5

 A37 NX5 
IntroducedMay 2012June 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A37

 NX5 A37 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography features
Sony A37 Sports photography features
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A37 Travel photography highlights
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
Sony A37 Landscape photography info
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inch)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony A37
 Samsung NX5Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony SLT-A37
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-06-01 2012-05-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.6 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 506 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 500 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $522