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Sony A37 vs Sony A55

Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60
Sony SLT-A37 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Sony A37 vs Sony A55 Key Specs

Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A35
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • New Model is Sony A57
Photography Glossary

Sony A37 vs Sony A55 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sony A37 vs Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A37 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A37 was introduced 22 months later than the A55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A37 matches up against the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A55

 A37 A55 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2010Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony A37

 A55 A37 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A37 and Sony A55

 A37 A55 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony A37 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A37 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A37 and the A55.

Sony A37 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A37 and A55 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Sony A37 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Sony A37 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A37 and A55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer A37 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A37 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Sony A37 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A37 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A37
Portrait photography with Sony A55
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A37 Street photography factors
Sony A55 Street photography factors
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A37
Sports photography with Sony A55
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (380 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A37 Travel photography information
Sony A55 Travel photography information
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (380 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A37 Landscape photography features
Sony A55 Landscape photography features
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6 inches)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (380 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A55 as a Vlogging camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
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Sony A37 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A37 and Sony A55
 Sony SLT-A37Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A37 Sony SLT-A55
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-16 2010-08-24
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 surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.6" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 506 grams (1.12 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
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 All around rating 75 73
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 12.4
DXO Low light rating 799 816
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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
Cost at launch $522 $800