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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE 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 G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 14 months before the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm Z37 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Fujifilm Z37

 G700SE Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedOctober 2010July 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm Z37 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the G700SE.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and G700SE.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh G700SE to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
23
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh G700SE
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-22 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 307 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $0