Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37
93 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Released July 2009

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A800 was introduced 18 months after the Fujifilm Z37 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A800 scores vs the Fujifilm Z37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The whole galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm Z37
A800 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A800
Fujifilm Z37 | A800 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm Z37
A800 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A800 against the Fujifilm Z37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and Fujifilm Z37 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and Fujifilm Z37.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger A800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 3 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 186 grams (0.41 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $90 | $130 |