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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm XF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm Z37 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm Z37

 Fujifilm XF1 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2009Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm Z37 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z37 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography factors
54
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (125g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (255 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (255g)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm XF1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Fujifilm XF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 255 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-50
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
Retail pricing $130 $380