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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm Z37 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm Z37

 WB50F Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm Z37 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has got outer 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) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the WB50F.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and WB50F.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
55
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (207g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-07
Physical type 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $180