Sony WX30 vs Sony A37
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Sony WX30 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony A37
WX30 | A37 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony WX30
A37 | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 9 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony WX30 and Sony A37
WX30 | A37 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WX30 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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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 |