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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 3 years prior to the W650 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm Z37 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm Z37

 W650 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W650

 Fujifilm Z37 W650 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys physical measurements 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the W650.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and W650.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Style of battery - 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $140