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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm Z37 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm Z37

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm Z37 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has got outside 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 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
36
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $550