Canon SL2 vs Sony A37
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced June 2017
- Additionally referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
- Old Model is Canon 100D
- Newer Model is Canon SL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched May 2012
- Older Model is Sony A35
Canon SL2 vs Sony A37 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon SL2 versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL2 was manufactured 5 years later than the A37 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SL2 grades against the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SL2 vs Sony A37 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Sony A37
SL2 | A37 | |||
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Launched | June 2017 | May 2012 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon SL2
A37 | SL2 |
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Common features in the Canon SL2 and Sony A37
SL2 | A37 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Canon SL2 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SL2 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SL2 versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 versus the A37.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and A37 is 71 and 67 respectively.
Canon SL2 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and A37.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SL2 to result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SL2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Also referred to as | EOS 200D / Kiss X9 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2017-06-29 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.6" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.54x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.80 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 lb) | 506 gr (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.4 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 1041 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | 500 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $699 | $522 |