Sony A7S vs Sony A37
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Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched April 2014
- New Model is Sony A7S II
(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
- Released May 2012
- Previous Model is Sony A35

Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony A7S versus Sony A37, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The A7S was launched 23 months after the A37 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the A7S scores against the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony A37
A7S | A37 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A7S
A37 | A7S |
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Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony A37
A7S | A37 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7S comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Sony A7S versus Sony A37 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A7S compared to the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S and A37 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S and A37.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7S featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A37 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher A7S is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2014-04-06 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 409600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.6 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) | 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 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 489 grams (1.08 lbs) | 506 grams (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 87 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 3702 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,998 | $522 |