Clicky

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The JV100 was manufactured 7 months later than the Fujifilm Z37 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the JV100 scores against the Fujifilm Z37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Fujifilm Z37

 JV100 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the FujiFilm JV100

 Fujifilm Z37 JV100 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm Z37

 JV100 Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the JV100 and the Fujifilm Z37.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and Fujifilm Z37 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and Fujifilm Z37.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JV100 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger JV100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (126g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm Z37
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 3s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $99 $130