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Fujifilm's FinePix JX370 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm UK Ltd. Two new entry-level compacts from Fuji
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(Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 17:57 EDT)

From its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Fujifilm Corp. has today announced two new entry-level digital cameras, the Fuji JX370 and JX420.

The two cameras are very closely related indeed, differing most in their choice of image sensor, and the strength of the digital zoom available on each model. Both cameras feature standard CCD sensors, but the JX370 is based around a 14 megapixel chip, while the JX420 has ever so slightly higher resolution, at 16 megapixels. Both cameras have the same 5x optical zoom, which the JX370 supplements with a 6.7x digital zoom, while the JX420 provides 7.2x digital zoom.

In other respects, the cameras are near-indistinguishable. The shared design is aimed at ease-of-use and affordability first and foremost, and so forgoes features such as mechanical image stabilization. Images and 720p movies are framed and reviewed on a 2.7-inch LCD, and stored on SD or SDHC cards. Connectivity includes standard-def composite video and USB 2.0 High Speed, while power comes from a custom lithium ion battery pack.

Pricing and availability information hadn't been disclosed for either model at press time, and we don't currently know if either model will be offered in the US market. For more details on these two cameras, read our Fuji JX370 preview if you favor affordability, or our Fuji JX420 preview if every pixel counts...

Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Fujifilm's FinePix JX370 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm UK Ltd. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeUltra Compact
ManufacturerFujifilm
Model Number JX370
( JX375 in some markets)
Dimensions3.7 x 2.3 x 1.0 in.
(95 x 57 x 24 mm)
Weight4.4 oz (124 g)
Image Capture
Sensor TypeFujifilm CCD
1/2.3" (approx. 0.43 in. diagonal)
14.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio16:9, 4:3
Image Dimensions4288 x 3216 (13.8 megapixels)
4288 x 2864 (12.3 megapixels)
4288 x 2416 (10.4 megapixels)
3072 x 2304 (7.1 megapixels)
3072 x 1728 (5.3 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1920 x 1080 (2.1 megapixels)
0.3 megapixels
2.1 megapixels
Capture SpeedContinuous: 1.1 frames per second for 3 frames
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.7 in. diagonal
230,000 dots (approx. 77,000 pixels)
Lens
Lens TypeFujinon Zoom; 7 groups 8 lenses
5x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length5.0 - 25.0mm (actual)
28 - 140mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/2.6 - f/8 (W) / f/6.2 - f/20 (T), with ND filter
Focusing SystemContrast Detection: Center, Tracking
Focusing RangeNormal: 18" - infinity (45 cm - infinity)
Macro: 4.1" - 33" (10 cm - 80 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* ISO 3200 is effective in S mode.
Shutter Speed8 - 1/1800 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Metering ModesTTL 256-zone metering
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White)
Internal FlashModes: Face detection OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppresse Flash, Slow Synchro; Face detection ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro
Range: Auto ISO: Wide: Approx. 45cm - 3.0 m / 1.4 ft. - 9.8 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 80 cm - 2.0 m / 2.6 ft. - 6.6 ft.
Creative
Scene ModesNatural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile & Shoot, Landscape, Motion Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text
Digital ZoomUp to 6.7x
Self TimerYes, 2, 10 seconds
Movie FormatAVI (Motion JPEG) with audio
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC including SDHC, Built-in
File SystemComplies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Connectivity
VideoStandard definition: Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
ComputerUSB 2.0 High Speed
Power
Battery TypeLithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Form FactorProprietary NP-45A/B
Product Bundle
Battery / Charger1 x Proprietary NP-45A/B Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliantYes
PictBridge CompliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
Notes720p HD Movies, Smile / Blink Detection, 6 Scene Recognition Auto (SR AUTO), Smile & Shoot Mode, Facebook and YouTube Easy Web Upload, PhotoBook Assist, Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal, i-Flash, Tracking AF, Motion Panorama. Available in black, silver and pin .
More Photos
Fujifilm's FinePix JX370 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm UK Ltd. Click for a bigger picture!
Fujifilm's FinePix JX370 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm UK Ltd. Click for a bigger picture!
Fujifilm's FinePix JX370 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm UK Ltd. Click for a bigger picture!
Fujifilm's FinePix JX370 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm UK Ltd. Click for a bigger picture!
Fujifilm's FinePix JX370 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm UK Ltd. Click for a bigger picture!
 

Fujifilm FinePix JX420
Fujifilm's FinePix JX420 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm Corp. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeUltra Compact
ManufacturerFujifilm
Model NumberNorth America: JX420
Dimensions3.7 x 2.3 x 1.0 in.
(95 x 57 x 24 mm)
Weight4.4 oz (124 g)
Image Capture
Sensor TypeFujifilm CCD
1/2.3" (approx. 0.43 in. diagonal)
16.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio16:9, 4:3
Image Dimensions4608 x 3440 (15.9 megapixels)
4608 x 3072 (14.2 megapixels)
4608 x 2592 (11.9 megapixels)
3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels)
3072 x 1728 (5.3 megapixels)
2304 x 1728 (4.0 megapixels)
1920 x 1080 (2.1 megapixels)
0.3 megapixels
2.1 megapixels
Capture SpeedContinuous: 1.1 frames per second for 3 frames
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.7 in. diagonal
230,000 dots (approx. 77,000 pixels)
Lens
Lens TypeFujinon Zoom; 7 groups 8 lenses
5x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length5.0 - 25.0mm (actual)
28 - 140mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/2.6 - f/8 (W) / f/6.2 - f/20 (T), with ND filter
Focusing SystemContrast Detection: Center, Tracking
Focusing RangeNormal: 18" - infinity (45 cm - infinity)
Macro: 4.1" - 33" (10 cm - 80 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* ISO 3200 is effective in S mode.
Shutter Speed8 - 1/1800 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Metering ModesTTL 256-zone metering
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White)
Internal FlashModes: Face detection OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro; Face detection ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro
Range: Auto ISO: Wide: Approx. 45cm - 3.0 m / 1.4 ft. - 9.8 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 80 cm - 2.0 m / 2.6 ft. - 6.6 ft.
Creative
Scene ModesNatural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile & Shoot, Landscape, Motion Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text
Digital ZoomUp to 7.2x
Self TimerYes, 2, 10 seconds
Movie FormatAVI (Motion JPEG) with audio
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC including SDHC, Built-in
File SystemComplies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Connectivity
VideoStandard definition: Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
ComputerUSB 2.0 High Speed
Power
Battery TypeLithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Form FactorProprietary NP-45A/B
Product Bundle
Battery / Charger1 x Proprietary NP-45A/B Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliantYes
PictBridge CompliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
Notes720p HD Movies, Smile / Blink Detection, 6 Scene Recognition Auto (SR AUTO), Smile & Shoot Mode, Facebook and YouTube Easy Web Upload, PhotoBook Assist, Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal, i-Flash, Tracking AF, Motion Panorama. Available in black, silver and pink.
More Photos
Fujifilm's FinePix JX420 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm Corp. Click for a bigger picture!
Fujifilm's FinePix JX420 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm Corp. Click for a bigger picture!
Fujifilm's FinePix JX420 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm Corp. Click for a bigger picture!
 

Original Source Press Release:

FinePix JX420 and JX370 — photo sharing made easy!

August 11, 2011 -- Fujifilm's J series of FinePix cameras has two new additions that make taking and sharing photographs quick and easy. Both the JX420 and JX370 are ideally suited to photographers who want to shoot — and share — images with minimal fuss. For first-time digital camera users and families, both models offer an impressive specification level that includes a 16-megapixel resolution (14 megapixels on the JX370), a wide range of shooting modes and easy upload to both YouTube and Facebook.

Designed for ease of use
The uncluttered design of the FinePix JX420 and JX370 ensure ease of use straight out of the box. The 5x zoom lens (equivalent to a 28-140mm lens on a 35mm camera) sits centrally on the front of the camera ensuring both models are easy to hold with one or two hands, plus the metallic-effect finish on the body adds a real sense of style.

Around the back of the cameras, a 2.7-inch rear LCD makes composing and viewing images simple, plus there's a simple button layout and large zoom control for effortless fine-tuning of framing.

What's more, the Fujinon optics and impressive resolutions on both models will ensure you get great results that can be printed out at sizes up to A3 without any reduction in quality.

A range of modes for still photos and movies
Both the FinePix JX420 and JX370 may be small and pocketable, but they still pack a punch when it comes to picture taking features.

A wide range of shooting modes allows you to select specific functions according to the type of photograph you're taking, or simply leave the choice up to the camera by selecting the SR Auto mode.

Full resolution still images can be captured at up to 1.1 frames per second, plus there's Face, Smile and Blink Detection to ensure perfect portrait pictures, digital image stabilization to reduce the effect of camera shake, a panoramic shooting function and exposure compensations to help you deal with awkward lighting conditions.

The flash also offers a range of features with auto, flash on, flash off and slow synchro options, while the ISO sensitivity range extends from ISO 100 to 3200.

For those who prefer to shoot moving images, the FinePix JX420 and JX370 both offer High Definition 720p video capture.

Sharing made simple
When you've taken your pictures and movies, the last thing you want to do is spend hours sat in front of your computer trying to upload the images. With the FinePix JX420 or JX370, computer time is kept to a minimum thanks to the Easy Web Upload feature. Simply scroll through the images on the rear LCD, mark the ones you want to publish and, once connected to your computer, the images will instantly upload via Fujifilm's “MyFinePix Studio” software. It couldn't be simpler!

If, on the other hand, you'd like to preserve your memories in a photobook, the FinePix JX420 and JX370 both feature Photobook Assist where you can create the book in camera and preview it by ‘turning’ the pages on the rear LCD.

FinePix JX420 / JX370 key features:
  • 16-megapixel resolution*
  • 5x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 28-140mm on a 35mm camera)
  • 2.7" LCD screen
  • Panoramic shooting mode
  • Face, Smile and Blink Detection modes
  • HD (720p) video shooting
  • Digital Image stabilisation
  • ISO sensitivity up to 3200
  • Easy upload to YouTube and Facebook
  • Scene Recognition Auto mode
  • I-Flash function

*14-megapixel resolution on the JX370

Customer Contact: Please contact your nearest Fujifilm office.
For information on Fujifilm subsidiaries and distributors, please access the following URL.

http://www.fujifilm.com/worldwide/

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