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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 6 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm Z37 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm Z37

 W290 Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm Z37 W290 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 features exterior measurements 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 W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the W290.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and W290.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W290 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Sony W290
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Sony W290 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Sony W290 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Sony W290 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Sony W290
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Sony W290 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $230