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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • New Model is Canon S95
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 S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon S90 versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was released 9 months later than the Fujifilm Z37 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S90 matches up versus the Fujifilm Z37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S90 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedApril 2010July 2009More recent by 9 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon S90

 Fujifilm Z37 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Fujifilm Z37

 S90 Fujifilm Z37 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S90 vs the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Fujifilm Z37 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and Fujifilm Z37.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The S90 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The younger S90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
63
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S90
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot S90Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-08 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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 195 grams (0.43 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 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 All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $130