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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 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 S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was released 18 months before the S6100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm Z37 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S6100 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm Z37 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys 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) while the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the S6100.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and S6100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6100 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6100 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
64
provides touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $195