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Sony QX10 vs Sony A37

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony QX10 versus Sony A37, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the QX10 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The QX10 was revealed 16 months later than the A37 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the QX10 grades vs the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A37

 QX10 A37 
IntroducedSeptember 2013May 2012Fresher by 16 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony QX10

 A37 QX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.6""Larger display (+2.6")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony A37

 QX10 A37 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony QX10 offers exterior dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the QX10 against the A37.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and A37.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The QX10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX10 will provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger QX10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography highlights
Sony A37 Street photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (105g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography features
Sony A37 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A37 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.6 inch)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX10
Vlogging with Sony A37
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (105g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony SLT-A37
Category Lens-style Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-09-04 2012-05-16
Body design Lens-style 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal - 2.6"
Display resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options None Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 pounds) 506 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 220 photos 500 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $522