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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was announced 3 years earlier than the S32 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades vs the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Nikon S32

 Fujifilm JX370 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S32 Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S32

 Fujifilm JX370 S32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with physical 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) and the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the S32.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and S32.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm JX370 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography info
Nikon S32 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography highlights
Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography info
Nikon S32 Sports photography info
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
Nikon S32 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
58
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S32 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S32
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-11 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $159 $180