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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
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
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm Z37, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was released 6 years after the Fujifilm Z37 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 X matches up versus the Fujifilm Z37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm Z37

 G9 X Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedOctober 2015July 2009More modern by 76 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm Z37 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm Z37

 G9 X Fujifilm Z37 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X versus the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and Fujifilm Z37 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and Fujifilm Z37.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
64
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (209g)
no moving screen
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than others in class (209g)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 per charge)
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
39
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (209g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 3 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $130