Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300
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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-WX300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300/Sony-WX300-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- New Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony WX300
Fujifilm Z37 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm Z37
WX300 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX300
Fujifilm Z37 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 has external 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the WX300.
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 size comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and WX300.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-45A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $130 | $330 |