Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Fujifilm Z37 | SP-800 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Fujifilm Z37
SP-800 UZ | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
Fujifilm Z37 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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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 |