Sony QX30 vs Sony A37

Here, we are evaluating the Sony QX30 and Sony A37, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the QX30 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX30 was revealed 2 years after the A37 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the QX30 grades versus the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 enjoys outside dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the QX30 against the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and A37.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The QX30 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX30 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher QX30 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.