Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony W370
S6200 | W370 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S6200
W370 | S6200 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony W370
S6200 | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |