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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 24 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony A380

 Fujifilm JX370 A380 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Fujifilm JX370

 A380 Fujifilm JX370 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony A380

 Fujifilm JX370 A380 
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the A380.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and A380.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX370 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more recent Fujifilm JX370 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Sony A380
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography details
Sony A380 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
31
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography features
Sony A380 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A380 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Sony A380
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony A380
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-08-11 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life 190 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $159 $899