Sony A37 vs Sony QX1

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Sony A37 vs Sony QX1

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

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Sony A37 advantages over Sony QX1

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.5 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony QX1 advantages over Sony A37

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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.
QX1 test data on DxO Mark A37 test data on DxO Mark

1,063 vs 799 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
52 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
More pixels
20.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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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 QX1

Sony A35

$498
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$567
APS-C

Rear display
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony QX1 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 QX1

Sony A57

$498
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher effective ISO

$800
APS-C

Rear display
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony QX1 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 QX1

Pentax K-5 IIs

$498
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$497
APS-C

Rear display
Lens selection

Compare Sony QX1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Sony A37

Samsung NX2000

$600
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A37 vs Samsung NX2000

Sony QX1

Samsung NX2000

$498
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$680
APS-C

Rear display
Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony A37

Samsung NX3300

$600
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Sony A37 vs Samsung NX3300

Sony QX1

Samsung NX3300

$498
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$550
APS-C

Rear display
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX3300

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