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Nikon S100 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S100 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was announced 20 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S100 matches up versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony W370

 S100 W370 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S100

 W370 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony W370

 S100 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S100 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 compared to the W370.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and W370.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
65
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 820 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $240 $230