Sony A3000 vs Sony A37

Here, we are looking at the Sony A3000 vs Sony A37, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A3000 was revealed 16 months after the A37 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3000 scores against the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Sony A3000 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A3000 has physical measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Sony A3000 vs Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 vs the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and A37 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 and A37.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A3000 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.