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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 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
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm Z37 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S3500 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm Z37 S3500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Nikon S3500
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3500 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Nikon S3500 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $85