Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony RX1R II versus Sony A37, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and A37 (16MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was introduced 3 years after the A37 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX1R II matches up against the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II offers physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Sony RX1R II versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX1R II and the A37.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and A37 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and A37.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger RX1R II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.