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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JX370 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 5 months before the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm JX370 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm JX370

 WX50 Fujifilm JX370 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm JX370 WX50 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the WX50.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and WX50.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX50 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-11 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $159 $250