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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon G12
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was unveiled 5 months after the Fujifilm Z37 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G11 grades vs the Fujifilm Z37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Fujifilm Z37

 G11 Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon G11

 Fujifilm Z37 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Fujifilm Z37

 G11 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedDecember 2009July 2009Similar generation
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G11 against the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and Fujifilm Z37 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The G11 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier.

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
47
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (375 grams)
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (375 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (375g)
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon G11 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot G11Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $130