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Sony WX30 vs Sony A37

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A35
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony WX30 and Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the WX30 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very close but the WX30 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WX30 was unveiled 9 months before the A37 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WX30 matches up vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony A37

 WX30 A37 
Display dimension3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony WX30

 A37 WX30 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011More recent by 9 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony WX30 and Sony A37

 WX30 A37 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony WX30 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Sony WX30 and Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WX30 versus the A37.

Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WX30 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WX30 and A37.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The WX30 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The older WX30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX30 Street photography information
Sony A37 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX30 Sports photography info
Sony A37 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
Sony A37 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (117g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX30
Landscape photography with Sony A37
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6")
terrible battery (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX30 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Sony SLT-A37
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-25 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.6"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lbs) 506 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 feature
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $259 $522