Sony A37 vs Sony A6300

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Sony A37 vs Sony A6300

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A37 advantages over Sony A6300

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment

Sony A6300 advantages over Sony A37

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
A6300 test data on DxO Mark A37 test data on DxO Mark

1,437 vs 799 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
48 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
520g vs 726g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
307k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
44 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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 panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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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Review Excerpt

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

Excellent image quality; Improved high-ISO performance; Better JPEG quality; Fast autofocus; Very good subject tracking with real-time live view feature; All-magnesium body construction; 4K video.
Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); No touchscreen, Clunky menus; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use.
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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

Sony A6300

Sony A35

$846
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$567
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6300 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

Sony A6300

Sony A57

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Wi-Fi

$800
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6300 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

Sony A6300

Pentax K-5 IIs

$846
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A37

Fujifilm X-A3

$600
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A37 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A3

$846
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Sony A6500

Sony A37

Sony A6500

$600
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$1198
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A37 vs Sony A6500

Sony A6300

Sony A6500

$846
APS-C

Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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