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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 5 months before the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm Z37 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S2100 Fujifilm Z37 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm Z37 S2100 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the S2100.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and S2100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony S2100 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Sony S2100
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $0