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Canon 650D vs Sony A37

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 650D vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Previous Model is Canon 600D
  • Renewed by Canon 700D
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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Canon 650D vs Sony A37 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Sony A37

 650D A37 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon 650D

 A37 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Sony A37

 650D A37 
RevealedAugust 2012May 2012Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon 650D vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Canon 650D and Sony A37 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 650D vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Canon 650D vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 650D vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography highlights
Sony A37 Street photography highlights
69
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 650D
Sports photography with Sony A37
58
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (440 CIPA)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
low battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
64
offers touch to focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (440 shots)
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography factors
Sony A37 Landscape photography factors
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.6 inches)
low battery power (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 650D vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Sony A37
 Canon EOS 650DSony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 650D Sony SLT-A37
Also called EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-20 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.6 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 575 grams (1.27 pounds) 506 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 75
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.9
DXO Low light score 722 799
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $498 $522