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Nikon L100 vs Sony W370

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon L100 vs Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L100 matches up versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony W370

 L100 W370 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon L100

 W370 L100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony W370

 L100 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 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).

Compare the Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L100 against the W370.

Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and W370 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and W370.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Sony W370
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Sony W370
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
39
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $230