Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
(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

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was released 5 years after the Fujifilm Z37 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX610 HS scores versus the Fujifilm Z37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Fujifilm Z37
SX610 HS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 67 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm Z37 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm Z37
SX610 HS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the Fujifilm Z37.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm Z37 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm Z37.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191 grams (0.42 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 270 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $214 | $130 |