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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(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
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
  • Launched July 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Fujifilm Z37

 A1300 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A1300

 Fujifilm Z37 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm Z37

 A1300 Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
33
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot A1300Fujifilm FinePix Z37
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