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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 7 months after the S930 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm Z37 S930 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S930 Fujifilm Z37 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm Z37 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 has outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the S930.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and S930.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm Z37 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
54
lighter than others (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $219