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Sony WX9 vs Sony A37

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony WX9
(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
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Sony WX9 vs Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the WX9 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively close but the WX9 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WX9 was unveiled 16 months prior to the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WX9 grades against the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony A37

 WX9 A37 
Screen sizing3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony WX9

 A37 WX9 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony WX9 and Sony A37

 WX9 A37 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony WX9 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WX9 vs the A37.

Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX9 and A37 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WX9 and A37.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WX9 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged WX9 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX9 Street photography advice
Sony A37 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX9 Sports photography factors
Sony A37 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX9 Travel photography features
Sony A37 Travel photography features
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
54
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX9
Landscape photography with Sony A37
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.6 inch)
bad battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX9 Vlogging features
Sony A37 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony WX9 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX9 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 Sony SLT-A37
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-06 2012-05-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.6 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 506 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 - 500 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 shooting
Storage media 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 1 1
Retail price $188 $522