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Sony A450 vs Sony A37

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony A450 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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 A450 vs Sony A37 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sony A450 versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A450 was announced 3 years earlier than the A37 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A450 scores versus the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A37

 A450 A37 
Display sizing2.7"2.6"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A450

 A37 A450 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A37

 A450 A37 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony A450 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A450 has got external measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A450 against the A37.

Sony A450 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and A37 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and A37.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A37 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A450 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A450 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography info
Sony A37 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography factors
Sony A37 Sports photography factors
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography features
Sony A37 Travel photography features
60
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (500 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
Sony A37 Landscape photography advice
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 shots)
tiny screen (2.7")
missing Timelapse recording
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.6")
low battery (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Sony A450 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony A37
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony SLT-A37
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 2.6"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 pounds) 506g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 75
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.9
DXO Low light rating 769 799
Other
Battery life 1050 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,241 $522