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Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 4 months before the Fujifilm JX550 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up against the Fujifilm JX550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm JX370 Fujifilm JX550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm JX370

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm JX370 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm JX370 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm JX550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm JX550.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (124 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
31
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average (124 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition (113g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
32
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm JX550
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-11 2012-01-05
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 190 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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