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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 3 years before the TG-850 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the TG-850 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm JX370 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm JX370

 TG-850 iHS Fujifilm JX370 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm JX370 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 has external 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) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the TG-850 iHS.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
33
rather wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-11 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
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 124g (0.27 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $159 $250