Sony RX100 V vs Sony A37

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony RX100 V vs Sony A37, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The RX100 V was revealed 4 years later than the A37 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX100 V matches up against the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 V offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 V vs Sony A37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 V versus the A37.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and A37.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 V with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 V will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern RX100 V provides a benefit in sensor technology.