Fujifilm F660EXR vs Fujifilm Z37

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Fujifilm Z37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was introduced 2 years after the Fujifilm Z37 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up against the Fujifilm Z37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Fujifilm Z37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the Fujifilm Z37.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and Fujifilm Z37 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Fujifilm Z37.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F660EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.