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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon L100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 6 months after the L100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the L100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm Z37 L100 

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm Z37

 L100 Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm Z37 L100 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys external measurements 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 L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon L100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the L100.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and L100.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Nikon L100 Street photography factors
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
Nikon L100 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Nikon L100 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Nikon L100
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 360g (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $399