Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50
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![Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX370/Fujifilm-JX370-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the SH-50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm JX370 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm JX370
SH-50 | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm JX370 | SH-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 features physical 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) and the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the SH-50.
![Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX370-vs-Olympus-SH-50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.
![Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX370-vs-Olympus-SH-50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and SH-50.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX370-vs-Olympus-SH-50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JX370-vs-Olympus-SH-50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Olympus SH-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-11 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $159 | $300 |