Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S1

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the Fujifilm S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has sizing of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the Fujifilm S1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm S1 is 95 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.