Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950
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37 Features
22 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony S950
Fujifilm JX370 | S950 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm JX370
S950 | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony S950
Fujifilm JX370 | S950 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |