Sony A560 vs Sony A37

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.