Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50
95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony WX50
Fujifilm Z37 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm Z37
WX50 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX50
Fujifilm Z37 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 provides exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the WX50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and WX50.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX50 to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs |
Battery format | - | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $130 | $250 |