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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 3 years before the MV800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung MV800

 Fujifilm Z37 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Fujifilm Z37

 MV800 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedSeptember 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung MV800

 Fujifilm Z37 MV800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the MV800.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and MV800.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Samsung MV800 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung MV800
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung MV800
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $499