Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon P7800

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX370 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 3 years before the P7800 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the P7800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with outside 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) whilst the Nikon P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX370 versus Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the P7800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and P7800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX370 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm JX370 will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.