Sony A7 vs Sony A37

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony A7 versus Sony A37, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The A7 was brought out 21 months after the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the A7 matches up versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7 has outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Sony A7 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A7 and the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and A37 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 and A37.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.