Nikon D5300 vs Sony A37
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D5200
- Successor is Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A35
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The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D5300 and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D5300 was launched 22 months after the A37 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D5300 grades vs the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Sony A37
| D5300 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | May 2012 | Newer by 22 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Nikon D5300
| A37 | D5300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Sony A37
| D5300 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon D5300 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D5300 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D5300 compared to the A37.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and A37 is 68 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D5300 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D5300 and A37.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D5300 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D5300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony A37 Specifications
| Nikon D5300 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D5300 | Sony SLT-A37 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2012-05-16 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.6" |
| Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 480g (1.06 lb) | 506g (1.12 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 83 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 1338 | 799 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 600 pictures | 500 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $429 | $522 |