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Sony W650 vs Sony A37

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony W650 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Sony W650 vs Sony A37 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sony W650 versus Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very similar but the W650 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The W650 was announced 4 months before the A37 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W650 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W650 grades vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A37

 W650 A37 
Display dimensions3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony W650

 A37 W650 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony A37

 W650 A37 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar age
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony W650 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W650 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Sony W650 versus Sony A37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the W650 and the A37.

Sony W650 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W650 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W650 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W650 and A37.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The W650 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder.

Sony W650 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W650 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W650 Portrait photography details
Sony A37 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W650 Street photography advice
Sony A37 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W650
Sports photography with Sony A37
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W650 Travel photography info
Sony A37 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W650
Landscape photography with Sony A37
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.6 inches)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W650 Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Sony W650 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W650 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 Sony SLT-A37
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-01-10 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.6 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear Photo TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 506g (1.12 lb)
Physical 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 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 220 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, 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
Launch cost $140 $522