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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The P7700 was released 3 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P7700 scores vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony W370

 P7700 W370 
ReleasedMay 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon P7700

 W370 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony W370

 P7700 W370 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P7700 versus the W370.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and W370 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and W370.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7700 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W370 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P7700 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (392 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
65
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (392g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
75
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (392 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-05-28 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) 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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $230