Sony A850 vs Sony A37
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Sony A850 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released April 2010
(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
- Introduced May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A35
Sony A850 vs Sony A37 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony A850 versus Sony A37, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and A37 (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A850 was manufactured 3 years before the A37 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A850 matches up vs the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A850 vs Sony A37 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A37
A850 | A37 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A850
A37 | A850 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | April 2010 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony A37
A850 | A37 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sony A850 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A850 features physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Sony A850 versus Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A850 and the A37.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A850 and A37 is 54 and 67 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A850 and A37.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A850 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A850 will resolve more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony A850 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-04-15 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.6 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 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 | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) | 506 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1415 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 photos | 500 photos |
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 | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Price at release | $0 | $522 |