Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Fujifilm XF1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Fujifilm XF1
Fujifilm Z37 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm Z37
Fujifilm XF1 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Fujifilm XF1
Fujifilm Z37 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Fujifilm XF1 | |
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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 |