Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S31

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.