sony α37 Specifications

Announced: May 17, 2012

Price
MSRP$599.99
Body type
Body typeCompact SLR
Sensor
Max resolution4912 x 3264
Other resolutions
  • 4912 x 2760
  • 3568 x 2368
  • 3568 x 2000
  • 2448 x 1624
  • 2448 x 1376
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Effective pixels16 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors17 megapixels
Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor typeCMOS
Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
Boosted ISO (maximum)25600
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceYes(1)
Image stabilizationSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatRAW
JPEG quality levels
  • Fine
  • Normal
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Digital zoomYes(2x Clear Image Zoom)
Manual focusYes
Number of focus points15
Lens mountSony/Minolta Alpha
Focal length multiplier1.5×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCDTilting
Screen size2.6″
Screen dots230,400
Touch screenNo
Live viewYes
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100%
Viewfinder magnification1.09×(0.73×35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder resolution1,440,000
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30sec
Maximum shutter speed1/4000sec
Aperture priorityYes
Shutter priorityYes
Manual exposure modeYes
Subject / scene modesYes
Built-in flashYes(Pop-up)
Flash range12.00m
External flashYes(Hot-shoe, Wireless)
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
  • Red-Eye
  • Slow Sync
  • High Speed Sync
  • Rear Curtain
  • Fill-in
  • Wireless
Continuous drive5.5fps
Self-timerYes(2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing(3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps)
WB BracketingYes(3 frames, H/L selectable)
Videography features
Resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080 (60
  • 29.97 fps)
  • 1440 x 1080 (30fps)
  • 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Format
  • MPEG-4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
Videography notes1080i60 or 24 on NTSC models
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
Storage
Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Connectivity
USBUSB 2.0(480 Mbit/sec)
HDMIYes(Mini Type C)
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
Remote controlYes(Optional)
Physical
Environmentally sealedNo
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery descriptionRechargeable NP-FW50 battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)500
Weight (inc. batteries)506g(1.12lb/ 17.85oz)
Dimensions124 x 92 x 85mm(4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35″)
Other features
Orientation sensorYes
GPSNone
sony a37

sony α37

Shutter count check supported. You can press the button below to check the shutter count.