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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 7 months after the SL102 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm Z37 SL102 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Fujifilm Z37

 SL102 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm Z37 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the SL102.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and SL102.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm Z37 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Samsung SL102
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung SL102
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $130