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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm Z37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm Z37 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX160 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SX160 IS Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 SX160 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS against the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
69
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $130