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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 3 years prior to the W610 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony W610

 Fujifilm Z37 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Fujifilm Z37

 W610 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W610

 Fujifilm Z37 W610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the W610.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and W610.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W610 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Sony W610
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W610
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $200