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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 10 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the A1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm Z37 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm Z37

 A1000 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2019July 2009Newer by 115 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm Z37 A1000 

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 features physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the A1000.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and A1000.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Nikon A1000 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
features touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
72
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $477