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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 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
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S9500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm Z37 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S9500 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm Z37 S9500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S9500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the S9500.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and S9500.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
Nikon S9500 Street photography information
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
55
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 60 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 - 230 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $230