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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 6 years before the S9900 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm Z37 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm Z37

 S9900 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2009More recent by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm Z37 S9900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has got external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the S9900.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and S9900.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Nikon S9900 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
55
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9900 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $300