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Sony A100 vs Sony A37

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony A100 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Renewed by Sony A550
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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Sony A100 vs Sony A37 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A100 vs Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A100 was announced 6 years prior to the A37 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A100 grades versus the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A37

 A100 A37 

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A100

 A37 A100 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2006More modern by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.6"2.5"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony A37

 A100 A37 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony A100 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A100 vs the A37.

Sony A100 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and A37 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and A37.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A37 to result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A100 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography advice
Sony A37 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography info
Sony A37 Travel photography info
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography factors
Sony A37 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.6 inch)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging info
Sony A37 Vlogging info
9
no video
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony A100 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony A37
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony SLT-A37
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-07-31 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.6"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 638g (1.41 pounds) 506g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.9
DXO Low light score 476 799
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,000 $522