Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S3500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the S3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and S3500.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.