Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70
95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 17 months prior to the H70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony H70
Fujifilm Z37 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm Z37
H70 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony H70
Fujifilm Z37 | H70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the H70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and H70.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H70 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $199 |