Sony A37 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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Sony A37 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A37 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$600 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony A37

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark A37 test data on DxO Mark

910 vs 799 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
25 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A35

Sony A37

Sony A35

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$567
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Sony A35

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony A35

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$567
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A35

Compared to Sony A57

Sony A37

Sony A57

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Sony A57

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony A57

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A57

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Sony A37

Fujifilm X-E1

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Thinner
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A37

Pentax K-5 IIs

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A37 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Samsung Galaxy NX

Pentax K-5 IIs

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Leica CL

Sony A37

Leica CL

$600
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A37 vs Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

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