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Nikon S30 vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S30 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and W370 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S30 was introduced 2 years after the W370 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S30 scores vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony W370

 S30 W370 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S30

 W370 S30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony W370

 S30 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S30 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S30 and the W370.

Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and W370.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony W370 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Sony W370
25
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
51
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (214g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S30
Sports photography with Sony W370
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
environment sealing
max fps low (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
52
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (214 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
26
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
23
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (214g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $230