Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was introduced 5 years after the A37 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX10 IV scores vs the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX10 IV features outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the RX10 IV against the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and A37 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 IV and A37.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 IV with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger RX10 IV should have an advantage in sensor tech.