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Sony A7R II vs Sony A37

Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79
Sony Alpha A7R II front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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
  • Replaced the Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony A7R II versus Sony A37, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A37 (16MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R II was manufactured 3 years after the A37 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A7R II scores against the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony A37

 A7R II A37 
RevealedJune 2015May 2012More modern by 38 months
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A7R II

 A37 A7R II 

Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony A37

 A7R II A37 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A7R II has got outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 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).

Examine the Sony A7R II versus Sony A37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R II against the A37.

Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and A37 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R II and A37.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R II will render greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A7R II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R II Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
81
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R II Sports photography highlights
Sony A37 Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery (290 shots)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R II Travel photography details
Sony A37 Travel photography details
62
weather proof
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
bad battery (290 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
54
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery (290 shots)
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.6")
low battery pack (500 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R II Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Sony A7R II vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R II and Sony A37
 Sony Alpha A7R IISony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R II Sony SLT-A37
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-06-10 2012-05-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7974 x 5316 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 399 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.6 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625g (1.38 lbs) 506g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 75
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 12.9
DXO Low light score 3434 799
Other
Battery life 290 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $2,913 $522