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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 10 months before the S8000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the S8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm Z37 S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S8000 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm Z37 S8000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 features external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the S8000.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and S8000.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8000 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S8000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $300