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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the Fujifilm X30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm Z37 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm Z37

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedAugust 2014July 2009More modern by 62 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm Z37 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z37 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm X30 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (423g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (423g)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Fujifilm X30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Fujifilm X30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 423 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $499