Sony A33 vs Sony A37
Portability
67 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
64
67 Imaging
54 Features
80 Overall
64
Portability
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60
Sony A33 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
Sony A33
(Full Review)
(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
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(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- Superseded the Sony A35
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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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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 type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A33
| A37 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2012 |  | August 2010 | Newer 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).
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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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A33 and A37 is 67 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony A33 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A37 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Sony A33 Street photography info
Sony A37 Street photography info
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sony A33 Sports photography details
Sony A37 Sports photography details
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)
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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Sony A33 Travel photography information
Sony A37 Travel photography information
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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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Sony A33 Landscape photography features
Sony A37 Landscape photography features
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
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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Sony A37 Vlogging details
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
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
| Sony SLT-A33 | Sony 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 |
