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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 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
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 9 years before the G900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm Z37 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Fujifilm Z37

 G900 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2009More modern by 104 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm Z37 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides exterior 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 Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the G900.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and G900.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Ricoh G900
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
55
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (247g)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh G900
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh G900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
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 range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $752