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Nikon L610 vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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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Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L610 and Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L610 matches up versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Sony W370

 L610 W370 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon L610

 W370 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Sony W370

 L610 W370 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L610 compared to the W370.

Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and W370.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L610 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent L610 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (120 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average (240 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (120 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (120 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Sony W370
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Nikon L610 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix L610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 life 120 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $230