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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S6200 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was brought out 20 months after the W370 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6200 grades versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony W370

 S6200 W370 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S6200

 W370 S6200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony W370

 S6200 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6200 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6200 and the W370.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and W370.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S6200 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Sony W370
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
70
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Sony W370
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 250 photographs -
Style of battery 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 One One
Launch price $229 $230