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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 6 months later than the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Z37 SL30 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm Z37

 SL30 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Z37 SL30 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 features external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the SL30.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and SL30.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Samsung SL30
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
25
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung SL30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $93