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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm Z37 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm Z37

 H70 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony H70

 Fujifilm Z37 H70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Sony H70
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
Sony H70 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Sony H70 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Sony H70 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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