Sony WX5 vs Sony A37

Below, we will be matching up the Sony WX5 versus Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the WX5 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WX5 was brought out 22 months prior to the A37 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WX5 grades versus the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX5 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX5 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WX5 compared to the A37.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WX5 and A37 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX5 and A37.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WX5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A37 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older WX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.