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Nikon L810 vs Sony W370

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon L810 vs Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L810 scores versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony W370

 L810 W370 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon L810

 W370 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony W370

 L810 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L810 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 against the W370.

Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and W370 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and W370.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger L810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Sony W370
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Sony W370
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Sony W370
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $230