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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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 JZ500 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 6 months later than the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JZ500 matches up versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W370

 JZ500 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W370 JZ500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W370

 JZ500 W370 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the W370.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and W370.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Sony W370
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W370
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Alternate name FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $230