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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm Z37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX700 HS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SX700 HS Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 56 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX700 HS

 Fujifilm Z37 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm Z37

 SX700 HS Fujifilm Z37 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm Z37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS against the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm Z37 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm Z37.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
44
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
65
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $130