Fujifilm JX370 vs Fujifilm SL300

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 4 months before the Fujifilm SL300 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the Fujifilm SL300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the Fujifilm SL300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL300 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.