Canon 100D vs Sony A37
Portability
73 Imaging
60 Features
69 Overall
63
73 Imaging
60 Features
69 Overall
63
Portability
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60
Canon 100D vs Sony A37 Key Specs
Canon 100D
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
- Launched July 2013
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1
- New Model is Canon SL2
Sony A37
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(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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Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 100D and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 100D grades vs the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 100D & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Sony A37
| 100D | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | May 2012 | More modern by 15 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon 100D
| A37 | 100D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 100D and Sony A37
| 100D | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon 100D vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D features outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 100D versus the A37.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and A37 is 73 and 67 respectively.
Canon 100D vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and A37.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 100D to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher 100D should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon 100D Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (407g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (380 per charge)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
features touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (380 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (380 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.6 inches)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition in class (407g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 100D vs Sony A37 Specifications
| Canon EOS 100D | Sony SLT-A37 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 100D | Sony SLT-A37 |
| Also called as | EOS Rebel SL1 | - |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2013-07-26 | 2012-05-16 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.6" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.40 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 407g (0.90 lb) | 506g (1.12 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 63 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 843 | 799 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 500 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $499 | $522 |