Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 6 years before the HX90V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX90V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and HX90V.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.