And here are the full specs of both cameras. Sounds like the Sony “secret” press presentation in Malaysia was not that secret :)
A37:
16.1 MP
ISO from 100-16,000
Steadyshot offers 2.5-4 stops of additional image stabilization.
7fps due to translucent mirror
15 pt autofocus system with 3 cross sensors
Quick AF Full HD Movie mode
Auto Portrait Framing (from the A57) takes a landscape photo and crops it.
Clear Image zoom (Digital zoom) but they still do recommend a telephoto zoom lens
11 picture effects
448g (8% smaller than T2i and 3 % than the D3100).
LCD is tiltable
Tru-finder = 100% coverage
1080 24p HD video with face detection
Also in 60i
Available in June $599 with 18-55mm $799 with the 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 SAM.
18-135mm f3.5-5.6 SAM
$500 by itself
Sony NEX F3
16.1 MP same as A37
latest Bionz processor
ISO 16,000 from 100.
24p 1080p HD or 60i
MP4 Codec
3:2 in MP4 mode
Auto Portrait Framing
180 degree LCD for easier self portraits
Clear image zoom is present if you want
Built in flash
Improved battery performance to 470 images per charge
Charge on the go via USB to pc
Accessory terminal: you can add the trufinder or the microphone
Ergonomic grip addition like the 5n
3fps
No touchscreen
Silver, black and white.
June $599 with kit lens no 16mm f2.8 bundle
18-200mm f3.5-6.3 OSS in black going to be announced in summer.