Canon 650D vs Sony A37

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 650D and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was manufactured 4 months after the A37 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 650D scores against the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 650D Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 650D has got external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 650D compared to the A37.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and A37 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and A37.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 650D to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.