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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S230
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S230

 Fujifilm Z37 S230 

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S230 Fujifilm Z37 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S230

 Fujifilm Z37 S230 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Nikon S230 Street photography info
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Nikon S230 Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Nikon S230 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Nikon S230 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S230
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S230
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