Sony A37 vs Leica CL

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Sony A37 vs Leica CL

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

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APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Sony A37 advantages over Leica CL

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)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

450 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 27 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
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

Leica CL advantages over Sony A37

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
45 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
483g vs 726g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1040k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

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
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

Leica CL

Sony A35

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$567
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica CL 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

Leica CL

Sony A57

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$800
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica CL 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

Leica CL

Pentax K-5 IIs

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica CL vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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

Leica CL

Sony A6500

$3195
APS-C

Top deck display
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica CL vs Sony A6500

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony A37

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$600
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

$1799
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A37 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica CL vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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