Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX5
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX5 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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony WX5
Fujifilm Z37 | WX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm Z37
WX5 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX5
Fujifilm Z37 | WX5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the WX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and WX5.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX5 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 model | NP-45A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $130 | $250 |