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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm Z37 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm Z37

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm Z37 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
54
lighter than others (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (283 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
73
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than average (283 grams)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
lighter than average (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 400 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $400