Canon 600D vs Sony A37
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Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
- Announced March 2011
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
- Succeeded the Canon 550D
- Renewed by Canon 650D
(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
- Launched May 2012
- Previous Model is Sony A35

Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 600D versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 600D was brought out 13 months before the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 600D matches up vs the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 600D Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Sony A37
600D | A37 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon 600D
A37 | 600D | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon 600D and Sony A37
600D | A37 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 600D features external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check out the Canon 600D versus Sony A37 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 600D compared to the A37.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and A37 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 600D and A37.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 600D to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 600D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Specifications
Canon EOS 600D | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 600D | Sony SLT-A37 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-03-31 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.6 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
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 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 lb) | 506 gr (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 793 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 500 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $799 | $522 |