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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 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 S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 5 years before the S32 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the S32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S32

 Fujifilm Z37 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S32 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S32

 Fujifilm Z37 S32 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 offers external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the S32.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and S32.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S32 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Nikon S32 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S32 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S32
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $180