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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was released 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm Z37 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm Z37

 W690 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm Z37 W690 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the W690.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and W690.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W690 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Sony W690
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Sony W690
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Type of battery - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $297