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Sony QX1 vs Sony A37

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A35
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A37

 QX1 A37 
LaunchedSeptember 2014May 2012Newer by 28 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony QX1

 A37 QX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.6""Larger display (+2.6")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony A37

 QX1 A37 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography details
Sony A37 Portrait photography details
66
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography info
Sony A37 Street photography info
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (216 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (440 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography information
Sony A37 Travel photography information
71
good battery life (440 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (216g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography info
Sony A37 Landscape photography info
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 CIPA)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.6")
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX1
Vlogging with Sony A37
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (216 grams)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony A37
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony SLT-A37
Type Lens-style Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-09-03 2012-05-16
Physical type Lens-style Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5456 x 3632 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing - 2.6 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 506 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 440 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $522