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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • New Model is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 5 years before the S9700 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm Z37 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S9700 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm Z37 S9700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the S9700.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and S9700.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9700 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (232g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
Nikon S9700 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $350