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Sony HX50V vs Sony A37

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony HX50V vs Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the HX50V (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The HX50V was released 12 months later than the A37 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HX50V scores versus the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony A37

 HX50V A37 
IntroducedApril 2013May 2012Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony HX50V

 A37 HX50V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony A37

 HX50V A37 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V has got physical measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX50V and the A37.

Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and A37.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX50V featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony HX50V will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger HX50V provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX50V
Sports photography with Sony A37
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography details
Sony A37 Travel photography details
71
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (272g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low battery (500 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
Sony A37 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.6 inches)
low battery (500 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
Sony A37 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony HX50V vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony SLT-A37
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-04-24 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 2920 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.6"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 272 gr (0.60 lb) 506 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 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 400 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $439 $522