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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm Z37 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm Z37

 HX9V Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm Z37 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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