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Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST95 versus Sony A37, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively similar but the ST95 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The ST95 was manufactured 16 months before the A37 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST95 grades versus the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony A37

 ST95 A37 
Screen size3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung ST95

 A37 ST95 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 16 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony A37

 ST95 A37 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST95 versus the A37.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and A37 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and A37.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The ST95 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The older ST95 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography details
Sony A37 Portrait photography details
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST95
Street photography with Sony A37
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST95
Sports photography with Sony A37
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST95
Travel photography with Sony A37
71
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography info
Sony A37 Landscape photography info
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.6 inches)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging information
Sony A37 Vlogging information
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony A37
 Samsung ST95Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony SLT-A37
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-19 2012-05-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.6"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 506g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 - 500 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $145 $522