Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Launched July 2009

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A1300 versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A1300 was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1300 grades against the Fujifilm Z37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Fujifilm Z37
A1300 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A1300
Fujifilm Z37 | A1300 |
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Common features in the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm Z37
A1300 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1300 versus Fujifilm Z37 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 vs the Fujifilm Z37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and Fujifilm Z37 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and Fujifilm Z37.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A1300 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer A1300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $119 | $130 |