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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced around the same time to the S1000pj which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the S1000pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S1000pj

 Fujifilm Z37 S1000pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Fujifilm Z37

 S1000pj Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S1000pj

 Fujifilm Z37 S1000pj 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 offers 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) and the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the S1000pj.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and S1000pj is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and S1000pj.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S1000pj to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
54
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
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lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S1000pj
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $289