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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A37

Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A37 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony A37, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and A37 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VA was released 6 years after the A37 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the RX100 VA scores against the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A37

		

		

			
 RX100 VA A37 
RevealedJuly 2018May 2012More modern by 75 months
Screen dimensions3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony A37

		

		

			
 RX100 VA A37 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Sony RX100 VA and Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VA against the A37.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A37 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VA and A37.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VA provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography highlights
Sony A37 Portrait photography highlights
66
 focusing manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
74
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
 Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
86
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (299 grams)
77
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
Sony A37 Sports photography features
70
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
 terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
76
 lighter than average in class (299 grams)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
54
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (500 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography factors
Sony A37 Landscape photography factors
66
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
64
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 tiny screen (2.6 inch)
 terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging info
Sony A37 Vlogging info
81
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (299g)
 no microphone socket
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A37 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony SLT-A37
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-07-13 2012-05-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 315 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.6 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 24.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 506 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $998 $522