Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung MV800
Fujifilm Z37 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Fujifilm Z37
MV800 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung MV800
Fujifilm Z37 | MV800 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |