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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX300 was launched 13 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JX300 grades against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony W370

 JX300 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the FujiFilm JX300

 W370 JX300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W370

 JX300 W370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 against the W370.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and W370.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent JX300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Sony W370
31
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Sony W370
32
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W370
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 180 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $230