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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S7000 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was revealed 5 years later than the W350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S7000 grades versus the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony W350

 S7000 W350 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S7000

 W350 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony W350

 S7000 W350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S7000 vs the W350.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and W350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S7000 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern S7000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
Portrait photography with Sony W350
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (165g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (165g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (165g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 9.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options - 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 165g (0.36 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 180 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $200