Sony Alpha SLT-A37 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha SLT-A37 and the Fujifilm FinePix JV150, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 was introduced in May 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.6" 230k dot Tilting Screen
      • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JV150
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha SLT-A37 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.6"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75
      •   Weight - 506 g (1.12 lb / 17.85 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Sony SLT-A37
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A37 over Fujifilm FinePix JV150.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV150
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization Sensor Shift vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Sony SLT-A55
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A58
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A77 II
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A33
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A77
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A35
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A68
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A99 II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Sony SLT-A65
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A99
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Pentax K-S1
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      APS-C

      20.12 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      Fujifilm JV150
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JV150 over Sony Alpha SLT-A37.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV150
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 vs 4288 x 3216
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.6" vs 2.70"
      Lighter 506 g (1.12 lb / 17.85 oz) vs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 24 MB

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      Fujifilm JV200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Fujifilm JV100
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony NEX-C3
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Nikon S6000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Sony RX100 IV
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon D600
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony a5000
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A65
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha SLT-A37 Fujifilm FinePix JV150
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha SLT-A37 Fujifilm FinePix JV150
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 has a 2.6" Tilting screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Alpha SLT-A37 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 with Tilting screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.09x (0.73x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix JV150.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Fujifilm FinePix JV150 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix JV150 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 500 shots and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 comes with NP-45A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Fujifilm FinePix JV150 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A37, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JV150. Sony Alpha SLT-A37 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Sony Alpha SLT-A37 and 3.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix JV150. Sony Alpha SLT-A37 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A37.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 body has dimensions of 124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35") and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 body has dimensions of 93 x 55 x 21 mm (3.66 x 2.17 x 0.83"). Sony Alpha SLT-A37 weighs 506 g (1.12 lb / 17.85 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz).

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha SLT-A37 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      41
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      81
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.6"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      83
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 506 g (1.12 lb / 17.85 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 506 g (1.12 lb / 17.85 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A37 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and give them scores of 67 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      71
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      72
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.6"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha SLT-A37

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 506 g (1.12 lb / 17.85 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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