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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was released 3 years prior to the S3600 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up vs the S3600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm JX370 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S3600 Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm JX370 S3600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the S3600.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and S3600.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
Nikon S3600 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging information
Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $159 $200