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Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 19 months prior to the Fujifilm S8400W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the Fujifilm S8400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm JX370 Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm JX370

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedMarch 2013August 2011Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm JX370 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm S8400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8400W to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
55
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (124 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
52
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm S8400W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-11 2013-03-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 190 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $159 $300