| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha SLT-A37 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha SLT-A35 |
| MSRP | Body + 18-55mm lens: $599.99/ €599/£530 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | SLT |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4912 x 3264 |
| Other Resolutions | 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames, H/L selectable |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 15 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 3 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony A |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 2.6" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.09x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.73x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440k dot |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +4 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.5 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync High Speed Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Wireless |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 799 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.9 |
| DxO Overall Score | 75 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi is possible |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Optional |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 506 g (1.12 lb / 17.85 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.2 x 6.1 x 6.9" |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FW50 |
| Battery Life | 500 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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