Canon 400D vs Sony A37
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Canon 400D vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
- Launched October 2006
- Alternative Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
- Replaced the Canon 350D
- Successor is Canon 450D
(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
- Announced May 2012
- Superseded the Sony A35

Canon 400D vs Sony A37 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 400D vs Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and A37 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 400D was revealed 6 years earlier than the A37 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 400D grades against the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 400D vs Sony A37 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 400D and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Canon 400D Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Sony A37
400D | A37 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon 400D
A37 | 400D | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | October 2006 | More modern by 68 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 2.6" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Common features in the Canon 400D and Sony A37
400D | A37 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon 400D vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 400D offers external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Compare the Canon 400D vs Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 400D vs the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and A37 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and A37.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A37 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 400D vs Sony A37 Specifications
Canon EOS 400D | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 400D | Sony SLT-A37 |
Also Known as | EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2006-10-14 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.6 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 556g (1.23 lbs) | 506g (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 664 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $600 | $522 |