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Nikon L830 vs Sony W370

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon L830 versus Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L830 was launched 4 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L830 scores against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Sony W370

 L830 W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon L830

 W370 L830 

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Sony W370

 L830 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L830 versus the W370.

Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and W370 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and W370.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L830 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L830 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Sony W370
53
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (508g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
58
good battery life (390 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (508g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competition (508 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L830 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix L830Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508g (1.12 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $230