Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Introduced September 2017
- Older Model is Sony RX10 III
(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
- Replaced the Sony A35
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony A37
RX10 IV | A37 | |||
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Introduced | September 2017 | May 2012 | Newer by 65 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony RX10 IV
A37 | RX10 IV |
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Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony A37
RX10 IV | A37 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A37 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-09-12 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.4-4.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.6 inch |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 24.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1095g (2.41 pounds) | 506g (1.12 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 400 images | 500 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,698 | $522 |