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Sony A390 vs Sony A37

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony A390 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A35
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Sony A390 vs Sony A37 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A390 versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A390 was unveiled 21 months before the A37 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A390 scores against the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A37

 A390 A37 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A390

 A37 A390 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2010Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony A37

 A390 A37 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony A390 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 has outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements 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. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A390 versus the A37.

Sony A390 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A390 and A37 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and A37.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A37 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A390 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A390 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography features
Sony A37 Portrait photography features
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography advice
Sony A37 Sports photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography features
Sony A37 Travel photography features
53
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography info
Sony A37 Landscape photography info
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6 inch)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony A390 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony A37
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony SLT-A37
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-07-28 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.6"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 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/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549 grams (1.21 pounds) 506 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 75
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.9
DXO Low light rating 607 799
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $522