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Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S8000 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 6 months later than the W370 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S8000 grades against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Sony W370

 S8000 W370 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S8000

 W370 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Sony W370

 S8000 W370 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S8000 versus the W370.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and W370.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
Portrait photography with Sony W370
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $230