Sony A6100 vs Sony A37

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony A6100 vs Sony A37, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A6100 was brought out 7 years later than the A37 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A6100 scores versus the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6100 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A6100 and the A37.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and A37 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and A37.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A6100 to give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger A6100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.