Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 dimension | 3" |  | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Nikon D3200
| A37 | D3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony A37
| D3200 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | May 2012 | Same 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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and A37 is 67 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A37 Specifications
| Nikon D3200 | Sony 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 |