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Nikon S800c vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S800c and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was introduced 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S800c scores vs the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony W370

 S800c W370 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 38 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S800c

 W370 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony W370

 S800c W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S800c compared to the W370.

Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and W370.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S800c to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S800c is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (140 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (140 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (140 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-04 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 819k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 140 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $290 $230