Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S980
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S980 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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 6 months after the S980 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony S980
| Fujifilm Z37 | S980 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm Z37
| S980 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony S980
| Fujifilm Z37 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 provides exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the S980.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and S980.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony S980 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $130 | $300 |