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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced June 2009
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z300 was announced 6 years prior to the S3700 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades vs the S3700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm Z300 S3700 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S3700 Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2009Newer by 68 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm Z300 S3700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S3700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the S3700.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and S3700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3700 to offer you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
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manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography information
Nikon S3700 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography details
Nikon S3700 Travel photography details
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includes touch focus
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography details
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3700 as a Vlogging camera
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screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S3700
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-06-12 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $175