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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 10 months prior to the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm Z37 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm Z37

 HZ35W Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm Z37 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the HZ35W.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung HZ35W to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (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)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $300