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Sony A380 vs Sony A37

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony A380 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Sony A380 vs Sony A37 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony A380 versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A380 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A37 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A380 scores vs the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A37

 A380 A37 
Display size2.7"2.6"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A380

 A37 A380 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2009Fresher by 33 months

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony A37

 A380 A37 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony A380 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 offers outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Sony A380 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A380 versus the A37.

Sony A380 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and A37 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and A37.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A37 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A380 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography features
Sony A37 Portrait photography features
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony A37
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography information
Sony A37 Travel photography information
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (500 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography information
Sony A37 Landscape photography information
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery (500 shots)
missing Timelapse function
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inches)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Sony A380 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony A37
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony SLT-A37
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-08-24 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 2.6"
Display 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 0.49x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 grams (1.14 pounds) 506 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 75
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.9
DXO Low light rating 614 799
Other
Battery life 500 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 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 SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $899 $522