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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released about the same time to the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6000 grades vs the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony W370

 S6000 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S6000

 W370 S6000 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony W370

 S6000 W370 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 offers external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6000 vs the W370.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 156g (0.34 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $230