Sony A37 Review – Specifications
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Model Name:
Sony Alpha SLT-A37
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:
Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:
A37
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:
SLR
Currently Manufactured:
No
Retail Price:
$599.99
Street Price:
Date Available:
2012-06-15
Tripod Mount:
Yes
Weight:
25.6 oz
(726 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size:
4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in.
(124 x
92 x
85 mm)
Waterproof:
No
Waterproof Depth:
n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:
CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Sony
Effective Megapixels:
16.1
Sensor Format:
APS-C
Sensor size:
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:
4.82 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:
1.5x
Aspect Ratio:
3:2
Color Filter Type:
RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Fixed
Self-Cleaning:
Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:
Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:
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)
Image File Format:
JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:
5.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:
Yes
Movie Resolution:
1920×1080 (60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH))
1440×1080 (30p)
640×480 (30p)
Movie File Format:
AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC)
Composite Video Out:
No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:
n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
n/a
HD Video Out:
Yes
HD Video Connection:
HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:
Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens:
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
27 –
83mm
Focal Length (actual):
18 –
55mm
Zoom Ratio:
3.06x
Aperture Range:
f/3.5 – 22 (W), f/5.6 – 36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:
No
Normal Focus Range:
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:
55.0mm
Thread Type:
n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:
No
Digital Zoom:
Yes
Digital Zoom Values:
Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:
Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Yes
Manual Focus:
Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:
EVF / 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
EVF Resolution:
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
0.73x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
1.10x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:
Yes
Rear Display:
Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):
2.6
Rear Display Resolution:
230,400 dots
(76,800 px)
Touchscreen:
No
Articulating Screen:
Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:
11.8x
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 ISO Mode:
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)
Shutter Speed Range:
1/4000 – 30 sec
Bulb Mode:
Yes
Exposure Compensation:
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:
Yes
Aperture Priority:
Yes
Shutter Priority:
Yes
Full Manual Exposure:
Yes
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))
Self Timer:
2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:
No
Flash
Built-in Flash:
Yes
Flash Modes:
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):
10.0 m /
32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:
Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:
1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:
Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:
No
RAW Capture Support:
Yes
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)
Included Memory:
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:
No
NFC:
No
Bluetooth:
No
Built-In GPS:
No
Microphone Jack:
Yes
Headphone Jack:
No
External Connections:
USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
Yes
DPOF Compliant:
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
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):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
450 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:
Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):
Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:
Sony Software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)
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.
