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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S7000 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was unveiled 5 years after the W380 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the S7000 grades vs the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony W380

 S7000 W380 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Nikon S7000

 W380 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony W380

 S7000 W380 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S7000 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S7000 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S7000 versus the W380.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and W380.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S7000 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S7000 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (165g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
terrible battery (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (165 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
38
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S7000
Vlogging with Sony W380
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (165 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony W380
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.2 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 180 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $44