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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 24 months before the S9100 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm Z37 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S9100 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm Z37 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys physical dimensions 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 S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the S9100.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and S9100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9100 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Nikon S9100 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (125g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (270 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-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 speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $329