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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm Z37 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm Z37

 HX7V Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm Z37 HX7V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the HX7V.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and HX7V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Sony HX7V Street photography features
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
Sony HX7V Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.80 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
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 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 model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $499