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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SX610 HS Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 67 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX610 HS

 Fujifilm Z37 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm Z37

 SX610 HS Fujifilm Z37 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (191g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujifilm FinePix Z37
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