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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the SP-800 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 Fujifilm Z37 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Fujifilm Z37

 SP-800 UZ Fujifilm Z37 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 Fujifilm Z37 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the SP-800 UZ.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
54
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
24
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 12 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 model NP-45A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $270