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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX150 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony WX150

 Fujifilm Z37 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Fujifilm Z37

 WX150 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX150

 Fujifilm Z37 WX150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the WX150.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and WX150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to deliver more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good MP (18MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Sony WX150
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than others in class (133g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
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")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Sony WX150
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX150
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 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 - 240 photographs
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $300