Sony RX100 III vs Sony A37

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 III and Sony A37, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the RX100 III (1") and A37 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 III was introduced 2 years later than the A37 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the RX100 III matches up against the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 III features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Sony RX100 III and Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the RX100 III versus the A37.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 III and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 III and A37.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 III using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 III will have an advantage in sensor innovation.