Sony G3 vs Sony A37

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony G3 and Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and A37 (16MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The G3 was revealed 4 years before the A37 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G3 grades vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony G3 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 versus the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and A37.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G3 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A37 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.