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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 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 S100
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm Z37 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S100 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kSharper screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm Z37 S100 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Nikon S100 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Nikon S100 Street photography advice
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Nikon S100
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Nikon S100 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Nikon S100
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
Nikon S100 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
35
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S100
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