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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
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 X-A1 vs Sony W370 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 3 years after the W370 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony W370

 Fujifilm X-A1 W370 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 W370 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony W370

 Fujifilm X-A1 W370 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the W370.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and W370 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and W370.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Sony W370
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
31
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony W370
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $329 $230