Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon A900

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon A1000
Fujifilm Z37 | A1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm Z37
A1000 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 115 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon A1000
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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).
Look at the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon A1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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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 |