Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Announced May 2013
- Older Model is Nikon D5100
- Later Model is Nikon D5300
(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
- Released May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A35
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D5200 was introduced 13 months later than the A37 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D5200 scores vs the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony A37
| D5200 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2013 |  | May 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Nikon D5200
| A37 | D5200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony A37
| D5200 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D5200 provides physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while 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).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D5200 and the A37.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and A37 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5200 and A37.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D5200 to produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer D5200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 Specifications
| Nikon D5200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D5200 | Sony SLT-A37 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2013-05-16 | 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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 39 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.6 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 555g (1.22 pounds) | 506g (1.12 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 84 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1284 | 799 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 500 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $595 | $522 |
