Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A37

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony A37, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and A37 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VII was introduced 7 years later than the A37 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX100 VII matches up versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VII has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VII compared to the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and A37 is 88 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VII and A37.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger RX100 VII is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.