Canon 1000D vs Sony A37

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon 1000D versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and A37 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 1000D was manufactured 4 years before the A37 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1000D grades vs the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1000D and the A37.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and A37 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and A37.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A37 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.