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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(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
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm Z37 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm Z37

 WX50 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm Z37 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Sony WX50 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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