FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
- 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
(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
- Introduced January 2015

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and S3700 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

The Z700EXR was manufactured 6 years earlier than the S3700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z700EXR matches up against the S3700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR & Nikon Coolpix S3700. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery & Nikon S3700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Nikon S3700
Z700EXR | S3700 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR
S3700 | Z700EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 60 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3700
Z700EXR | S3700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z700EXR compared to the S3700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z700EXR and S3700.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S3700 will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3700 |
Also called as | FinePix Z707EXR | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.7 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 118 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $250 | $175 |