Sony WX300 vs Sony A37

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony WX300 and Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the WX300 (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very close but the WX300 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The WX300 was revealed 10 months after the A37 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WX300 grades versus the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Sony WX300 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX300 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WX300 versus the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX300 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX300 and A37.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WX300 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony WX300 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher WX300 provides an edge in sensor technology.