Sony A37 vs Sony A57
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Sony A37 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced May 2012
- Replaced the Sony A35
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Sony A37 vs Sony A57 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Sony A37 and Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A37 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A37 was revealed 4 months before the A57 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A37 scores vs the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A37 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony SLT-A37 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are provided at Sony A37 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony A57
A37 | A57 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony A37
A57 | A37 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A37 and Sony A57
A37 | A57 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | September 2012 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony A37 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A37 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Examine the Sony A37 and Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A37 vs the A57.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A37 and A57 is 67 and 64 respectively.
Sony A37 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A37 and A57.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
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Sony A37 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Sony SLT-A37 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony SLT-A37 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-05-16 | 2012-09-13 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 3 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.6" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 506 grams (1.12 lbs) | 618 grams (1.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.3 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 799 | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 550 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $522 | $1,000 |