Nikon A1000 vs Sony W370

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon A1000 versus Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 9 years after the W370 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1000 grades against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1000 and the W370.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and W370 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and W370.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.