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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2015
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Nikon S3700

 Z700EXR S3700 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 S3700 Z700EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3700

 Z700EXR S3700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

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

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
39
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography information
Nikon S3700 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (158 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S3700
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S3700
55
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (158 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
great battery life (240 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
33
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery life (240 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon S3700 Vlogging advice
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (158g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3700
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRNikon Coolpix S3700
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