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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 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 AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 6 years before the AW130 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the AW130 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm Z37 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Fujifilm Z37

 AW130 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2009More recent by 67 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm Z37 AW130 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the AW130.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and AW130 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and AW130.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon AW130
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $398