Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730
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![Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37/Fujifilm-Z37-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730/Sony-W730-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 4 years prior to the W730 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony W730
Fujifilm Z37 | W730 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm Z37
W730 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony W730
Fujifilm Z37 | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the W730.
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 size comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and W730.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W730 to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life | - | 240 images |
Battery form | - | 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 media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $130 | $138 |