Nikon S100 vs Sony W370
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Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony W370
S100 | W370 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+590k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S100
W370 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony W370
S100 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S100 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |