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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 6 months later than the W230 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm Z37 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm Z37

 W230 Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm Z37 W230 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 features external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the W230.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and W230.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W230 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
55
lighter than others (125 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 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 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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $180