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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

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
  • Announced July 2009
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the Fujifilm X20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm Z37 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm Z37

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2009More modern by 45 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm Z37 Fujifilm X20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 features outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z37 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X20 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (270 per charge)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
60
good battery (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Fujifilm X20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 353 grams (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $500