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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the S3700 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z70 matches up against the S3700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon S3700

 Z70 S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the FujiFilm Z70

 S3700 Z70 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S3700

 Z70 S3700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z70 against the S3700.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and S3700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3700 to give more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Nikon S3700
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography info
Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (240 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
Travel photography with Nikon S3700
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
70
better than average battery (240 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging details
Nikon S3700 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S3700
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Also called FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $175