Sony A37 vs Canon A2500 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha SLT-A37
Canon PowerShot A2500

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General
Model Number:	A37	A2500
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.99	$129.99
Street Price:		$199.00
Date Available:	2012-06-15	2013-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	25.6 oz (726 g) includes batteries, kit lens	4.4 oz (125 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.6 x 3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm)	3.8 x 2.2 x 0.8 in. (98 x 56 x 21 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	16.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.82 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.9
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	799
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.5	0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH)) 1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1280x720 (25p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC)	MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (2 channel monoaural))
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)	n/a
Lens:	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)	f/2.8 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - ??
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 - 50 cm 1.2 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	55.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.73x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.10x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.6	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,400 dots (76,800 px)	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	11.8x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	16000
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Custom, Color Temp/Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect (Posterization (color/B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Miniature (7 Settings))	Digital IS, Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Auto ISO: 1.6 - 9.8 ft. (W), 3.9 - 6.6 ft. (T) / 50cm - 3.0m (W), 1.2m - 2.0m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC)	MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (2 channel monoaural))
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM)
Connections (extended):	Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.47
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.45
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	2
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.5	0.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.11 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.080 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.32 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.057 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.124s
Startup Time:	0.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.9 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	450 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary NB-11L
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Sony Software CD-ROM	Canon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4 EV correction), Full HD 1080i60 Video, Up to 7 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, Auto Portrait Framing.	DIGIC 4, 720p25 HD movies, Smart Auto (detects up to 32 scenes), ECO mode. Available in silver, red or black.