Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2009
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S230, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the S230 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm Z37 was announced 6 months later than the S230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Z37 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the S230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Nikon Coolpix S230. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S230
Fujifilm Z37 | S230 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm Z37
S230 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S230
Fujifilm Z37 | S230 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | February 2009 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the S230.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and S230.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Nikon Coolpix S230 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 115 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $130 | $150 |