Nikon L810 vs Sony W370
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony W370
L810 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon L810
W370 | L810 |
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Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony W370
L810 | W370 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and W370 is 74 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |