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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 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 P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon P80
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon P90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the P90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 6 months after the P90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z37 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the P90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm Z37 P90 

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm Z37

 P90 Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm Z37 P90 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the P90.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and P90 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and P90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P90 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P90 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Nikon P90 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Nikon P90
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
55
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P90 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Nikon P90 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix P90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 400g (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 model NP-45A EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $700