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Sony A33 vs Sony A37

Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Sony SLT-A33 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony A33 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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Sony A33 vs Sony A37 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony A33 and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A33 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A33 was introduced 21 months prior to the A37 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A33 grades against the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A37

 A33 A37 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A33

 A37 A33 
RevealedMay 2012August 2010Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Sony A33 and Sony A37

 A33 A37 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony A33 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A33 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sony A33 and Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A33 and the A37.

Sony A33 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A33 and A37 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Sony A33 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony A33 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A33 and A37.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A37 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A33 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A33 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony A33 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A33 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A33 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A37 Portrait photography highlights
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A33 Street photography info
Sony A37 Street photography info
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A33 Sports photography details
Sony A37 Sports photography details
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (340 shots)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A33 Travel photography information
Sony A37 Travel photography information
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A33 Landscape photography features
Sony A37 Landscape photography features
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inches)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A33 Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Sony A33 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A33 and Sony A37
 Sony SLT-A33Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A33 Sony SLT-A37
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-08-24 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.6 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,150k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 506g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 75
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.9
DXO Low light rating 591 799
Other
Battery life 340 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $522