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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 5 years prior to the P340 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the P340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon P340

 Fujifilm Z37 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Fujifilm Z37

 P340 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon P340

 Fujifilm Z37 P340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the P340.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and P340 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and P340.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z37 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon P340 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Nikon P340
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Nikon P340
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Nikon P340
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P340 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P340 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon P340
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix P340
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
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/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum 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 No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 194 grams (0.43 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 All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $380