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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the Fujifilm Z37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm Z37

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm Z37 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z37

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the Fujifilm Z37.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z37 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
76
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
48
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Fujifilm Z37
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $130