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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm JX370 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm JX370 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm JX370

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm JX370 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX370 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
55
lighter than others (124g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (124g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283g)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
32
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than others (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-11 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $159 $400