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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 7 months later than the W220 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm Z37 W220 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm Z37

 W220 Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W220

 Fujifilm Z37 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has physical 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) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the W220.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and W220.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W220 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z37 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W220 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Sony W220
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W220
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $160