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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was announced 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up vs the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm JX370 S950 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S950 Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm JX370 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the S950.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and S950.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX370 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX370 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Sony S950
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography highlights
Sony S950 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
31
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Sony S950
32
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (190 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-11 2009-02-17
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $159 $130