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Sony A560 vs Sony A37

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony A560 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
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
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Sony A560 vs Sony A37 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A560 and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A560 was launched 21 months before the A37 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A560 scores vs the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A37

 A560 A37 
Display dimension3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A560

 A37 A560 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2010More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony A37

 A560 A37 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony A560 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A560 provides outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 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).

Compare the Sony A560 and Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A560 against the A37.

Sony A560 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and A37 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and A37.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A37 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older A560 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A560 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 Portrait photography features
Sony A37 Portrait photography features
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 Sports photography information
Sony A37 Sports photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A37 Landscape photography highlights
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.6")
bad battery (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging factors
Sony A37 Vlogging factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A560 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony A37
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony SLT-A37
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-08-24 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.6"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
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 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lbs) 506 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.9
DXO Low light score 817 799
Other
Battery life 1050 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $650 $522