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Canon 600D vs Sony A37

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(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
Sony A37
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Sony A37

 600D A37 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon 600D

 A37 600D 
LaunchedMay 2012March 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Canon 600D and Sony A37

 600D A37 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 600D vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Canon 600D vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 600D vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography highlights
Sony A37 Portrait photography highlights
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
67
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 600D
Travel photography with Sony A37
62
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (440 shots)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6 inches)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 600D
Vlogging with Sony A37
70
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon 600D vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Sony A37
 Canon EOS 600DSony SLT-A37
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