Sony A7R IV vs Sony A37

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A37, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A37 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was introduced 7 years after the A37 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A7R IV matches up against the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV features outside measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A7R IV against the A37.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and A37 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and A37.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide greater detail using its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.