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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and W370 (14MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and W370 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was announced 4 years after the W370 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1 V3 scores against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Sony W370

 1 V3 W370 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2010Newer by 51 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon 1 V3

 W370 1 V3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Sony W370

 1 V3 W370 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 V3 and the W370.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and W370 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and W370.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon 1 V3 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer 1 V3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
69
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
Sports photography with Sony W370
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
68
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (310 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
37
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Sony W370
 Nikon 1 V3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-13 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4A -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5232 x 3488 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 171 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Amount of lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 384 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL20a NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $997 $230