Sony A37 vs Sony A65

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony A37 versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A37 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A37 was released 7 months later than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A37 scores against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony SLT-A37 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A37 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A37 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A37 vs the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A37 and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A37 and A65.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer A37 should have an edge in sensor tech.