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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
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
  • Released July 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm Z37

 A800 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A800

 Fujifilm Z37 A800 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm Z37

 A800 Fujifilm Z37 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

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

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
25
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
29
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (300 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
55
great battery pack (300 per charge)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
26
great battery pack (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
24
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot A800Fujifilm FinePix Z37
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