Sony HX350 vs Sony A37

Lets look more closely at the Sony HX350 versus Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the HX350 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX350 was revealed 4 years after the A37 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the HX350 matches up vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX350 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HX350 and the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and A37 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and A37.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX350 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony HX350 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent HX350 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.