Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony W380
S7000 | W380 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 62 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Nikon S7000
W380 | S7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony W380
S7000 | W380 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 |