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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon D7000 front
Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 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 D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon D90
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7100
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon D7000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and D7000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and D7000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 16 months earlier than the D7000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z37 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the D7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon D7000

 Fujifilm Z37 D7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Fujifilm Z37

 D7000 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedNovember 2010July 2009More recent by 16 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon D7000

 Fujifilm Z37 D7000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides outer 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 D7000 has measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon D7000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the D7000.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and D7000 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and D7000.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon D7000 will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Nikon D7000 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Nikon D7000 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Nikon D7000 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon D7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon D7000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon D7000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon D7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-11-30
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 780g (1.72 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1167
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One 2
Cost at launch $130 $1,049