Sony HX7V vs Sony A37

Here, we are contrasting the Sony HX7V versus Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very close but the HX7V (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The HX7V was brought out 10 months prior to the A37 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX7V scores versus the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX7V versus Sony A37 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HX7V against the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and A37 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and A37.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The HX7V features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged HX7V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.