Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P7800

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 5 years prior to the P7800 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the P7800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 has outer dimensions 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 P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the P7800.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and P7800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon P7800 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.