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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 4 years before the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm Z37 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm Z37

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2009Newer by 43 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm Z37 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $450