Fujifilm FinePix Z37 vs Fujifilm FinePix Z70

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and the Fujifilm FinePix Z70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 was introduced in July 2009 and Fujifilm FinePix Z70 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Fujifilm FinePix Z70.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z37 over Fujifilm FinePix Z70.

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 vs Fujifilm FinePix Z70
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 36 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.7 vs f/4.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.2 vs f/4.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 80 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 8 cm vs 9 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 3 sec vs 1/4 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Internal Storage 18 MB vs 13 MB

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z70 over Fujifilm FinePix Z37.

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 vs Fujifilm FinePix Z70
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 180 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) vs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Fujifilm FinePix Z70
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
        Internal Storage18 MB13 MB
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Fujifilm FinePix Z70
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Fujifilm FinePix Z70 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Fujifilm FinePix Z70 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix Z70 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1584, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Fujifilm FinePix Z70 come with NP-45A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix Z37, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix Z70.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m...

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 body has dimensions of 90 x 58 x 24 mm (3.54 x 2.28 x 0.94") and Fujifilm FinePix Z70 body has dimensions of 91 x 57 x 20 mm (3.58 x 2.24 x 0.79"). Fujifilm FinePix Z37 weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix Z70 weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      90 mm

      58 mm

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      91 mm

      57 mm

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      24 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Fujifilm FinePix Z70 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Fujifilm FinePix Z70 and give them scores of 40 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      OVERALL
      40
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      BAD
      23
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      29
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix Z37

      Fujifilm FinePix Z70

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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