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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was released 22 months prior to the S31 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm JX370 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S31 Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm JX370 S31 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Nikon S31 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the S31.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and S31.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX370 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm JX370 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Nikon S31
55
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography info
Nikon S31 Sports photography info
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S31 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (124g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography info
Nikon S31 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
30
very good max aperture (f)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Nikon S31 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
24
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Nikon Coolpix S31
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-11 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $159 $90