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Sony HX90V vs Sony A37

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A35
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Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony HX90V vs Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the HX90V (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX90V was unveiled 2 years after the A37 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the HX90V scores versus the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony A37

 HX90V A37 
IntroducedApril 2015May 2012Newer by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony HX90V

 A37 HX90V 

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony A37

 HX90V A37 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX90V has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX90V against the A37.

Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and A37.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX90V using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony HX90V will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern HX90V is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
Sony A37 Portrait photography information
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
Sony A37 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (360 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6 inch)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX90V
Vlogging with Sony A37
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony HX90V vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony SLT-A37
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-04-14 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.6 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 638 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 506g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 360 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $440 $522