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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 6 months later than the S630 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S630

 Fujifilm Z37 S630 

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S630 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S630

 Fujifilm Z37 S630 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the S630.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and S630.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S630 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Nikon S630 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Nikon S630 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S630
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 model NP-45A EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $240