Sony A37 vs Fujifilm S1

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Sony A37 vs Fujifilm S1

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

Go in depth with our full Sony A37 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the A37.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm S1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the S1.

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Differences

Sony A37 advantages over Fujifilm S1

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
84 mm vs 110 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm S1 advantages over Sony A37

Less expensive
$500 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher-res screen
307k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
9.6 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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We haven’t reviewed the Sony A37.
Read our Sony A37 Initial Test

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm S1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm S1 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony A35

Sony A37

Sony A35

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$567
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Sony A35

Fujifilm S1

Sony A35

$349
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$567
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A35

Compared to Sony A57

Sony A37

Sony A57

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Sony A57

Fujifilm S1

Sony A57

$349
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A57

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A37

Pentax K-5 IIs

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A37 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Fujifilm S1

Pentax K-5 IIs

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Sony A37

Fujifilm S8300

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm S1

Fujifilm S8300

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Sony A37

Fujifilm S9400W

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A37 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S1

Fujifilm S9400W

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S9400W

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