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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3300
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
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D3200 versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3200 was announced 3 months after the A37 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the D3200 grades vs the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony A37

 D3200 A37 
Screen dimension3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Nikon D3200

 A37 D3200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony A37

 D3200 A37 
IntroducedJuly 2012May 2012Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3200 features physical measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D3200 versus the A37.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and A37 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and A37.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D3200 to produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
78
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography features
Sony A37 Sports photography features
65
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3200
Travel photography with Sony A37
59
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (500 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography advice
Sony A37 Landscape photography advice
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.6 inch)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging features
Sony A37 Vlogging features
27
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Sony A37
 Nikon D3200Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3200 Sony SLT-A37
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-07-25 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.6 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 gr (1.11 lbs) 506 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 75
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 12.9
DXO Low light score 1131 799
Other
Battery life 540 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $530 $522