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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 4 years before the S9300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm Z37 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S9300 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm Z37 S9300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the S9300.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and S9300.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9300 to give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Nikon S9300 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than average (215g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $249