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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm JX370 versus Olympus SH-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was announced 3 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm JX370 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm JX370

 SH-1 Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2011Newer by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm JX370 SH-1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the SH-1.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and SH-1.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography features
Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
37
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-11 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $159 $349