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Sony W560 vs Sony A37

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony W560 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 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
  • Previous Model is Sony A35
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Sony W560 vs Sony A37 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sony W560 vs Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly close but the W560 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The W560 was announced 16 months prior to the A37 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the W560 scores vs the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A37

 W560 A37 
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony W560

 A37 W560 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony A37

 W560 A37 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony W560 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W560 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the W560 versus the A37.

Sony W560 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W560 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W560 and A37.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The W560 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged W560 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W560 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W560
Portrait photography with Sony A37
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W560
Street photography with Sony A37
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 Travel photography details
Sony A37 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography information
Sony A37 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inches)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Sony W560 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony SLT-A37
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-06 2012-05-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.6 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 506 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 $139 $522