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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 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 S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured about the same time to the S640 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the S640 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm Z37 S640 

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S640 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm Z37 S640 
AnnouncedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the S640.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and S640.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S640 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
Nikon S640 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Nikon S640 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Nikon S640 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Nikon S640
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 125g (0.28 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $225