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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 4 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm Z37 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Fujifilm Z37

 EX2F Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedDecember 2012July 2009More recent by 41 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm Z37 EX2F 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the EX2F.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and EX2F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung EX2F will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
71
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung EX2F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $478