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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S6100 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was introduced 14 months later than the W370 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6100 matches up versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony W370

 S6100 W370 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S6100

 W370 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony W370

 S6100 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6100 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S6100 vs the W370.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S6100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Sony W370
64
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $195 $230