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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 3 months later than the 9000 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm Z37 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Fujifilm Z37

 9000 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm Z37 9000 
IntroducedJuly 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 features external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the 9000.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and 9000.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 9000 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Olympus 9000
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus 9000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 225 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $300