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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 7 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm Z37 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm Z37

 HX80 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedMarch 2016July 2009More modern by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm Z37 HX80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 has physical 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the HX80.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and HX80.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to offer you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX80 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Sony HX80
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
76
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245g)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Sony HX80 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Sony HX80 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $368