Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S6100
Fujifilm Z37 | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm Z37
S6100 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S6100
Fujifilm Z37 | S6100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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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 |