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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S5200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the S5200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm Z37 S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S5200 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm Z37 S5200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the S5200.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and S5200.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Nikon S5200
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5200 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5200 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Nikon S5200 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S5200
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life - 160 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $130