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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 6 months earlier than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm Z37 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm Z37

 HZ30W Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung HZ30W

 Fujifilm Z37 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outside measurements 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 HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the HZ30W.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung HZ30W to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung HZ30W
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $280