Fujifilm FinePix JX550 vs Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and the Fujifilm FinePix JX370, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 was introduced in January 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370 was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX550
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX370
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1800 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm JX550
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JX550 over Fujifilm FinePix JX370.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 vs Fujifilm FinePix JX370
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3216 vs 4288 x 3216
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) vs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

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      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm JX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      Fujifilm JX370
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JX370 over Fujifilm FinePix JX550.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 vs Fujifilm FinePix JX370
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 130 mm vs 140 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.6
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/6.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 45 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1400 sec vs 1/1800 sec
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix JX370.

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm JX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix JX370
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix JX370
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1400 sec1/1800 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.1 fps1.1 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix JX370 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072 , 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3072x1728, 2304x1728, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix JX370 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370 come with NP-45A battery pack with battery life of 190 shots on Fujifilm FinePix JX370.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix JX370 has a single SD /SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1400 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JX550, and up to 1/1800 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JX370. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and 3.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix JX370..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 body has dimensions of 100 x 56 x 24 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 0.94") and Fujifilm FinePix JX370 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94"). Fujifilm FinePix JX550 weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix JX370 weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      100 mm

      56 mm

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      95 mm

      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      POOR
      44
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      AVERAGE
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and give both of them the score of 42 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      BAD
      30
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      28
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1800 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      BAD
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      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix JX550

      Fujifilm FinePix JX370

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots


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