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Sony A7S vs Sony A37

Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65
Sony Alpha A7S front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony A7S
(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
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
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A35
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony A37

 A7S A37 
ReleasedApril 2014May 2012Newer by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A7S

 A37 A7S 

Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony A37

 A7S A37 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Sony A7S vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Sony A7S vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
68
focusing manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7S
Street photography with Sony A37
76
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
good ISO range (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7S
Sports photography with Sony A37
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
54
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S Landscape photography highlights
Sony A37 Landscape photography highlights
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.6 inch)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (489g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony A7S vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S and Sony A37
 Sony Alpha A7SSony SLT-A37
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