Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A37
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed June 2018
- Older Model is Sony RX100 V
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
(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
- Released May 2012
- Older Model is Sony A35
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A37 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony RX100 VI and Sony A37, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and A37 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RX100 VI was unveiled 6 years later than the A37 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the RX100 VI matches up versus the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A37 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A37
RX100 VI | A37 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | May 2012 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony RX100 VI
A37 | RX100 VI |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony A37
RX100 VI | A37 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Sony RX100 VI and Sony A37 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the A37.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and A37 is 88 and 67 respectively.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and A37.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger RX100 VI should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A37 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony SLT-A37 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2018-06-05 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.6 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 24.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 301 gr (0.66 lb) | 506 gr (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 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 | 240 shots | 500 shots |
Form of battery | 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 | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,198 | $522 |