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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Released July 2009
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 13 months prior to the CX4 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm Z37 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm Z37

 CX4 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedAugust 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm Z37 CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys outer 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 Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the CX4.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and CX4.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $211