Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 24 months before the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony HX9V
Fujifilm Z37 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm Z37
HX9V | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX9V
Fujifilm Z37 | HX9V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and HX9V.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX9V to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $328 |