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Sony A35 vs Sony A37

Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61
Sony SLT-A35 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony A35 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Sony A35 vs Sony A37 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony A35 and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A35 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A35 was released 7 months before the A37 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A35 grades against the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A37

 A35 A37 
Screen sizing3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A35

 A37 A35 
RevealedMay 2012September 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony A35 and Sony A37

 A35 A37 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony A35 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony A35 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A35 vs the A37.

Sony A35 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A35 and A37 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sony A35 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony A35 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A35 and A37.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A35 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony A35 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A35 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A35
Portrait photography with Sony A37
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A35
Sports photography with Sony A37
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (440 shots)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.6 inch)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A35
Vlogging with Sony A37
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A35 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A35 and Sony A37
 Sony SLT-A35Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony SLT-A35 Sony SLT-A37
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-09-20 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of screen 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
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 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
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 415 grams (0.91 lb) 506 grams (1.12 lb)
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 score 74 75
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.9
DXO Low light score 763 799
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 500 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $598 $522