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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37

Portability
72 Imaging
69 Features
70 Overall
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Nikon D3500 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon D3400
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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A35
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon D3500 and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3500 was released 6 years after the A37 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D3500 grades vs the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Sony A37

		

		

			
 D3500 A37 
LaunchedAugust 2018May 2012Newer by 77 months
Screen sizing3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Nikon D3500

		

		

			
 A37 D3500 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Sony A37

		

		

			
 D3500 A37 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D3500 and the A37.
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and A37 is 72 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D3500 and A37.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D3500 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer D3500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D3500 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography information
Sony A37 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
74
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon D3500 Street photography advice
Sony A37 Street photography advice
69
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (365 grams)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
77
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon D3500 Sports photography factors
Sony A37 Sports photography factors
70
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery (1,550 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports phase detect AF
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon D3500 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
71
 good battery (1,550 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (365g)
 supports bluetooth
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
54
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon D3500 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
75
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (1,550 shots)
 no image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse function
64
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is somewhat small (2.6 inches)
 low battery power (500 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon D3500 Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
31
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (365g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 lack of external microphone support
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Sony A37
 Nikon D3500Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3500 Sony SLT-A37
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-08-29 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.6 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 365 gr (0.80 pounds) 506 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 1550 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $397 $522