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Canon S100 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon S100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Updated by Canon S110
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon S100 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon S100 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close but the S100 (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S100 was unveiled 24 months after the W370 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S100 grades against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Sony W370

 S100 W370 
IntroducedDecember 2011January 2010More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon S100

 W370 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Sony W370

 S100 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S100 features external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 vs the W370.

Canon S100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and W370.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S100 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S100 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Sony W370
44
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with Sony W370
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon S100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-12-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $230