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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 7 years earlier than the A900 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm Z37 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm Z37

 A900 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2009More modern by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm Z37 A900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the A900.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and A900.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to offer extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
Nikon A900 Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Nikon A900
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
74
lighter than competition (289 grams)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Nikon A900 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Nikon A900 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2016-02-23
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $400