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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 22 months before the P300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the P300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm Z37 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm Z37

 P300 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedMay 2011July 2009More modern by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm Z37 P300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the P300.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and P300.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P300 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Nikon P300 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P300 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $500