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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was announced 19 months after the SP-800 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 Fujifilm JX370 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Fujifilm JX370

 SP-800 UZ Fujifilm JX370 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 Fujifilm JX370 SP-800 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm JX370 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
65
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-11 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 12s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $159 $270