Sony a37 vs Canon EOS R10

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a37 and Canon EOS R10. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony a37 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R10 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.

Sony a37 were released 2012 and Canon EOS R10 was released 2022. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a37 2012
Canon EOS R10 2022

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a37 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R10 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony a37 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS R10 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Sony a37 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R10 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony a37 16 MP
16032768 pixels
4912 x 3264
Canon EOS R10 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS R10 has a 50 % larger resolution than Sony a37. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS R10 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a37. Canon EOS R10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony a37 has 100 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a37 100-25600
Canon EOS R10 100-32000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R10 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a37
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R10

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a37 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R10 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a37 5,5
Canon EOS R10 15

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a37 and Canon EOS R10 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a37 weighs 506 gr (equal to 1.12 lb) which is 19% heavier than Canon EOS R10 and its 426 gr (or 0.94 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a37 506 gr
1.12 lb
Canon EOS R10 426 gr
0.94 lb

Sony a37 vs Canon EOS R10 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a37 and Canon EOS R10, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Name Sony a37 Canon EOS R10
Manufacturer Sony Canon
Release Date and Price
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Release Year 2012 2022
Release Date 2012-05-17 2022-05-24
MSRP 599 USD 979 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Camera Type SLT Mirrorless
Sensor
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4912 x 3264 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 24 MP
Image Processor Bionz DIGIC X
Image
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 15 651
Lens Mount Sony A

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 2.6” 3”
Screen dots 230400 N/A
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.09× (0.73× 35mm equiv.) 0.95×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 3690000
Photography features
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Frames per second 5,5 fps 15 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
AVCHD
MPEG4
Video resolution 1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Memory Card Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Yes
Built-in
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (Wired or wireless)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony a37
Canon EOS R10
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Rechargeable NP-FW50 battery & charger
LP-E17
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 450 shots
Width 124 mm 123 mm
Height 92 mm 88 mm
Depth 85 mm 83 mm
Weight 506 gram 426 gram