Sony A57 vs Sony A37

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Sony A57 vs Sony A37

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

Go in depth with our full Sony A57 Review.
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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Sony A57 advantages over Sony A37

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

550 vs 450 shots
Capture more photos
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
10.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
25 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony A37 advantages over Sony A57

Less expensive
$600 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video

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 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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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 Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
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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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A57, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5100

Sony A57

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Nikon D5100

Sony A37

Nikon D5100

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Sony A35

Sony A57

Sony A35

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$567
APS-C

External Mic Jack

Compare Sony A57 vs 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

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A57

Pentax K-5 IIs

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A57 vs 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

Compared to Canon T5i

Sony A57

Canon T5i

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Canon T5i

Sony A37

Canon T5i

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A37 vs Canon T5i

Compared to Pentax K-500

Sony A57

Pentax K-500

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A57 vs Pentax K-500

Sony A37

Pentax K-500

$600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A37 vs Pentax K-500

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