Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the S100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S100
Fujifilm Z37 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm Z37
S100 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 820k | 230k | Sharper screen (+590k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S100
Fujifilm Z37 | S100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the S100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and S100.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S100 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 820k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 150 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $240 |