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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched April 2011
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and S3700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was revealed 4 years before the S3700 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up versus the S3700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm Z900EXR S3700 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 S3700 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2015April 2011Newer by 46 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm Z900EXR S3700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR compared to the S3700.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S3700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3700 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Street photography with Nikon S3700
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon S3700 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (240 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography details
Nikon S3700 Travel photography details
65
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (151g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
great battery pack (240 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S3700 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3700
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Nikon Coolpix S3700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 220 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $175