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Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S6500 versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was manufactured 3 years after the W370 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S6500 grades against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Sony W370

 S6500 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S6500

 W370 S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Sony W370

 S6500 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6500 versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6500 against the W370.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and W370.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
Portrait photography with Sony W370
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Sony W370
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S6500 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 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 ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $170 $230