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Sony TX10 vs Sony A37

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60

Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony TX10 and Sony A37, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TX10 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX10 was announced 9 months earlier than the A37 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TX10 scores versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A37

		

		

			
 TX10 A37 
Display dimensions3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony TX10

		

		

			
 A37 TX10 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2011Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony A37

		

		

			
 TX10 A37 
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Sony TX10 and Sony A37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TX10 against the A37.
Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and A37.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The TX10 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older TX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A37 Portrait photography factors
30
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
74
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony TX10 Street photography features
Sony A37 Street photography features
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch focus
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
77
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
Sony A37 Sports photography details
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
61
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
 terrible battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Sony TX10 Travel photography info
Sony A37 Travel photography info
71
 environment proofing
 boasts touch focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
46
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
64
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 tiny screen (2.6")
 terrible battery life (500 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony TX10
Vlogging with Sony A37
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with microphone socket
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A37 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony SLT-A37
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-05-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.70 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 506 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $309 $522