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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 4 years before the WX80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony WX80

 Fujifilm Z37 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm Z37

 WX80 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX80

 Fujifilm Z37 WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the WX80.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (124g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than others (124g)
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Sony WX80
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony WX80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
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 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 shots
Battery form - 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
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $276