Sony QX1 vs Sony A37

In this article, we are matching up the Sony QX1 versus Sony A37, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The QX1 was revealed 2 years after the A37 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the QX1 matches up versus the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony QX1 provides external dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the QX1 versus the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and A37.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX1 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger QX1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.