Sony TX200V vs Sony A37

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony TX200V and Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very comparable but the TX200V (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The TX200V was manufactured 3 months earlier than the A37 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TX200V scores vs the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX200V enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX200V and Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX200V against the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX200V and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and A37.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX200V because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony TX200V will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.