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Sony Alpha SLT-A37 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2012April 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeTranslucent mirrorTranslucent mirror
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor APS HD CMOSExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.2 × 15.4 mm
Effective resolution16.1 MP20.1 MP
Largest image4912 × 32645456 × 3632
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–16000100–16000
Sensor detail16.5 million total photosites; fixed translucent mirror feeds the dedicated phase-detection AF module while the main sensor supplies live view20.4 million total photosites; fixed translucent mirror feeds the dedicated phase-detection AF module while the main sensor supplies live view
Image formatsJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG and 3D panorama MPO; 3:2 or 16:9 stillsJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; 3:2 or 16:9 stills; no 3D panorama
ISO detailAuto ISO 100–3200; standard ISO 100–16000; multi-frame noise reduction extends to ISO 25600; movies ISO 100–3200Auto ISO 100–3200; standard ISO 100–16000; multi-frame noise reduction extends to ISO 25600; movies ISO 100–3200
Image processorBIONZBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony A-mountSony A-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst5.5 fps5 fps
Lens detailSony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount AF lenses; kit lenses are separate from body specificationsSony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount AF lenses; kit lenses are separate from body specifications
Autofocus15 phase-detection points including three cross sensors; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C and manual focus; EV −1–18 at ISO 100 with an F2.8 lens; zone/local selection, tracking AF and flash AF assist15 phase-detection points including three cross sensors; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C and manual focus; EV −1–18 at ISO 100 with an F2.8 lens; Lock-on AF, zone/local selection and flash assist
Shutter1/4000–30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second; electronic first curtain selectable1/4000–30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second; electronic first curtain selectable
Burst detailFull-resolution continuous shooting up to 5.5 fps Hi or 2.5 fps Lo; Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE reaches 7 fps with central crop to 8.4 MP JPEG. Maker ordinary Hi buffer: 15 Fine or 16 Standard JPEG, seven RAW or six RAW+JPEG; cropped mode 17 Fine or 18 Standard JPEG. Performance depends on card and shooting conditionsFull-resolution continuous shooting up to 5 fps Hi or 2.5 fps Lo; Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE reaches 8 fps with central crop to approximately 5 MP JPEG (PhotographyBlog and Expert Reviews). Maker ordinary Hi buffer: seven Fine or eight Standard JPEG, six RAW or five RAW+JPEG; cropped mode 16 Fine or 19 Standard JPEG. Performance depends on card and shooting conditions
Stabilisation detailSteadyShot INSIDE sensor shift for stills, maker claim approximately 2.5–4 stops; electronic stabilisation for moviesSteadyShot INSIDE sensor shift for stills; electronic stabilisation for movies
FlashAutomatic pop-up flash, guide number 10 metres at ISO 100; ADI/pre-flash TTL; compatible external flash required for wireless and high-speed syncAutomatic pop-up flash, guide number 10 metres at ISO 100; ADI/pre-flash TTL; Multi Interface Shoe; compatible external flash required for wireless and high-speed sync
Exposure controlsPASM, Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene and panorama modes; 1200-zone metering; ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; D-Range Optimizer, Auto HDR, Picture Effects and Auto Portrait FramingPASM, Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene, panorama and Picture Effect modes; 1200-zone metering; ±3 EV still or ±2 EV movie compensation in 1/3 steps; D-Range Optimizer, Auto HDR and Auto Object Framing
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailJapan/NTSC configuration: Full HD AVCHD 2.0 at 60 interlaced fields per second with 30 fps sensor output, or 24p, at approximately 24 or 17 Mbps. PAL models use 50i with 25 fps sensor output or 25p. No 50p/60p Full HD. MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 30 fps; main rate is sensor output, not interlaced field rate. Maker continuous limit approximately 29 minutes or 2 GB. Movie A/S/M exposure requires manual focus; phase-detection AF uses automatic exposureJapan/NTSC configuration: Full HD AVCHD 2.0 at 60 interlaced fields per second with 30 fps sensor output, or 24p, at approximately 24 or 17 Mbps. PAL models use 50i or 25p. No 50p/60p Full HD. MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 30 fps; main rate is sensor output, not interlaced field rate. Maker continuous limit approximately 29 minutes or 2 GB. Manual movie exposure and autofocus cannot operate together (Expert Reviews)
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; external microphone inputBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; 3.5 mm external microphone input
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size2.7″2.7″
Screen dots230,400460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailClear Photo LCD tilts approximately 135° upwards or 55° downwards; dots count colour subpixels; focus peaking and magnificationMaker Japanese table specifies approximately 135° upward/55° downward tilt; PhotographyBlog and Expert Reviews describe 90°/45°. Dots count colour subpixels; focus peaking and magnification
Viewfinder detail0.46-type SVGA Tru-Finder, 100% coverage; 1,440,000 effective dots at maximum magnification (1.19× with 50 mm lens), or 1,253,280 at standard magnification (1.09×)0.39-type OLED Tru-Finder with 1,440,000 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.88× magnification with a 50 mm lens
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–No
Battery life (maker's claim)450 photographs690 photographs
Body weight448 g492 g
Release detailSony Spain states availability from mid-May 2012; Sony Japan states 15 June 2012. May follows the earliest maker-stated regional retail timingSony Asia Pacific and Hong Kong specify April 2013 retail availability
Recording mediaSingle slot accepting SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG DuoSingle slot accepting SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo
PortsUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and wired remote inputs; Auto-lock accessory shoe; no infrared remoteUSB 2.0 Multi/Micro USB terminal supporting PC remote, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and DC input; Multi Interface Shoe; no headphone output
Battery life detailNP-FW50; maker CIPA claim approximately 450 photographs with viewfinder or 500 with LCDNP-FM500H; maker CIPA claim approximately 690 photographs with viewfinder or 700 with LCD
ChargingSupplied BC-VW1 external charger; no in-body chargingSupplied BC-VM10A external charger; no in-body charging
DimensionsApproximately 124.4 × 92 × 84.7 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusionsApproximately 128.6 × 95.5 × 77.7 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 448 g body only, 506 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO DuoApproximately 492 g body only, 573 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, BC-VW1 charger, shoulder strap, body cap, eyepiece cup, USB cable and software CD; lenses depend on kitNP-FM500H battery, BC-VM10A charger, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable, body cap and eyepiece cup; lenses depend on kit

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