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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W370

 Fujifilm JX500 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W370 Fujifilm JX500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W370

 Fujifilm JX500 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
31
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (113g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Sony W370
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W370
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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