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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm Z37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 5 years after the Fujifilm Z37 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX400 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Z37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SX400 IS Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJuly 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 SX400 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm Z37 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS and the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 0cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $130