Sony A37 vs Sony A77 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A37 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A37 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A37 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the A77 II which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A37 grades against the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony SLT-A37 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A37 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A37 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A37 versus Sony A77 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A37 compared to the A77 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A37 and A77 II is 67 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A37 and A77 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A77 II to render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A37 will be behind in sensor tech.