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Sony H50 vs Sony A37

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony H50 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Sony H50 vs Sony A37 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Sony H50 and Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and A37 (16MP) and the H50 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The H50 was brought out 4 years earlier than the A37 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H50 grades vs the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony A37

 H50 A37 
Screen size3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony H50

 A37 H50 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony A37

 H50 A37 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony H50 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Sony H50 and Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the H50 against the A37.

Sony H50 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H50 and A37 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and A37.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The H50 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A37 will produce greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older H50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H50 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography info
Sony A37 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (547 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography advice
Sony A37 Travel photography advice
44
has built in flash
long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (547 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H50
Landscape photography with Sony A37
34
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.6 inches)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than average (547g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony H50 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony SLT-A37
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.6 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 547 grams (1.21 pounds) 506 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 500 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $522