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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was launched 3 years before the A7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm JX370 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm JX370

 A7 Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm JX370 A7 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the A7.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and A7.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX370 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average (474g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography features
Sony A7 Sports photography features
30
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Sony A7
65
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (474 grams)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Sony A7
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
35
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lighter than average (474g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Alpha A7
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-11 2014-01-22
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lb) 474 grams (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 190 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $159 $798