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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The P7800 was brought out 3 years after the W370 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P7800 grades vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony W370

 P7800 W370 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon P7800

 W370 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony W370

 P7800 W370 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P7800 versus the W370.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and W370 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and W370.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W370 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (399 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (399 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
37
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Sony W370
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (399 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $550 $230