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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm JX370 versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was released 15 months after the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm JX370 HZ35W 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm JX370

 HZ35W Fujifilm JX370 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm JX370 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the HZ35W.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX370 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX370 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
55
lighter than average (124 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (124 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-11 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $159 $300