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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony WX70

 Fujifilm Z37 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Fujifilm Z37

 WX70 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX70

 Fujifilm Z37 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 provides outside 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the WX70.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and WX70.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX70 to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Sony WX70
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 114 gr (0.25 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 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 life - 240 images
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $242