Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W370
Fujifilm JX500 | W370 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Fujifilm JX500
W370 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W370
Fujifilm JX500 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 provides external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and W370.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-45A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $90 | $230 |