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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX1R
Sony A37
(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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A37

 RX1R II A37 
LaunchedOctober 2015May 2012Newer by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony RX1R II

 A37 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony A37

 RX1R II A37 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
Sony A37 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography info
Sony A37 Street photography info
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
Sports photography with Sony A37
63
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography details
Sony A37 Travel photography details
59
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (220 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (507g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
Sony A37 Landscape photography factors
68
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.6")
low battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
Vlogging with Sony A37
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony SLT-A37
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-10-13 2012-05-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus range 14cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.6 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lbs) 506 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 97 75
DXO Color Depth score 25.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 12.9
DXO Low light score 3204 799
Other
Battery life 220 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $3,300 $522