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Canon 700D vs Sony A37

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 700D vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T5i
  • Older Model is Canon 650D
  • Refreshed by Canon 750D
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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A35
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Canon 700D vs Sony A37 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 700D and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 700D was introduced 13 months later than the A37 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 700D scores against the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Sony A37

 700D A37 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon 700D

 A37 700D 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Sony A37

 700D A37 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Canon 700D vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 700D features outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Canon 700D and Sony A37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 700D against the A37.

Canon 700D vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 700D and A37 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 700D and A37.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 700D to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 700D will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 700D vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography factors
Sony A37 Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 700D Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
69
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 700D
Sports photography with Sony A37
55
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D Travel photography details
Sony A37 Travel photography details
64
boasts touch focus
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 700D
Landscape photography with Sony A37
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.6 inch)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 700D vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Sony A37
 Canon EOS 700DSony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 700D Sony SLT-A37
Also Known as EOS Rebel T5i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-10 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.6"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 506g (1.12 lb)
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 Overall rating 61 75
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.9
DXO Low light rating 681 799
Other
Battery life 440 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $649 $522