Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SH-2 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 6 years before the SH-2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus SH-2
Fujifilm Z37 | SH-2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm Z37
SH-2 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | July 2009 | Newer by 68 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SH-2
Fujifilm Z37 | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides external measurements 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 SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the SH-2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and SH-2.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2015-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 380 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $130 | $399 |