Sony a5000 vs Sony A37

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony a5000 versus Sony A37, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the a5000 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The a5000 was introduced 21 months later than the A37 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the a5000 matches up against the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a5000 & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Sony a5000 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5000 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the a5000 versus the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the a5000 and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the a5000 and A37.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony a5000 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger a5000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.