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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
65
Overall
59

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Sony A37
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A37, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A37 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was revealed 8 years later than the A37 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 II grades against the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A37

 Z7 II A37 
RevealedOctober 2020May 2012Fresher by 103 months
Display size3.2"2.6"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A37 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A37

 Z7 II A37 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing 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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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and A37 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and A37.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
great megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Sony A37 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Sony A37 Sports photography advice
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Sony A37
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.6")
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A37
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony SLT-A37
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony SLT-A37
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2012-05-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.6 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 506g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 420 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $2,997 $522