Nikon S30 vs Sony W370
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony W370
S30 | W370 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S30
W370 | S30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony W370
S30 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |