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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 12 months later than the S5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the S5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm JX370 S5100 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S5100 Fujifilm JX370 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm JX370 S5100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the S5100.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JX370 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX370 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography details
Nikon S5100 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
31
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5100 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (124g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-11 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 132g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $159 $200