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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37

Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(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
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
  • Released May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 Overview

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).

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The 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 
ReleasedMay 2013May 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper 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.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and A37 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5200 Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 Street photography highlights
Sony A37 Street photography highlights
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 Sports photography features
Sony A37 Sports photography features
60
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
54
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5200 Landscape photography advice
Sony A37 Landscape photography advice
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.6")
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5200 Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
71
display is selfie friendly
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Sony A37
 Nikon D5200Sony 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