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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was launched 15 months after the HX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony HX5

 Fujifilm JX370 HX5 
IntroducedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm JX370

 HX5 Fujifilm JX370 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony HX5

 Fujifilm JX370 HX5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the HX5.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and HX5.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm JX370 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX370 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography factors
Sony HX5 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
Sony HX5 Sports photography factors
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX5 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX5 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging factors
Sony HX5 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony HX5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-11 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $159 $275