Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm Z37
SX400 IS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 62 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX400 IS
Fujifilm Z37 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z37
SX400 IS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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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 |