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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 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 TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was released 11 months earlier than the TL500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm Z37 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm Z37

 TL500 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm Z37 TL500 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the TL500.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and TL500.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z37 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
low MP (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
64
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 125g (0.28 pounds) 386g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $527