Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony HX50V
| Fujifilm Z37 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm Z37
| HX50V | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 45 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX50V
| Fujifilm Z37 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the HX50V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and HX50V.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to resolve greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 272 grams (0.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 400 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $439 |