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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 3 years prior to the W620 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony W620

 Fujifilm Z37 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Fujifilm Z37

 W620 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W620

 Fujifilm Z37 W620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 has exterior dimensions 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the W620.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and W620.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W620 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W620
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Launch cost $130 $102