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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Launched July 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 6 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z37 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the Fujifilm Z37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm Z37

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm Z37 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm Z37 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z37

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the Fujifilm Z37.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z37 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z37
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-07-22
Body design 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $130