Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony HX5
Fujifilm JX370 | HX5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm JX370
HX5 | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony HX5
Fujifilm JX370 | HX5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |