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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX 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 PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 3 years prior to the PX which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh PX

 Fujifilm Z37 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Fujifilm Z37

 PX Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh PX

 Fujifilm Z37 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys exterior 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 PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the PX.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and PX.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh PX to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Ricoh PX Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh PX
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh PX
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $329