Nikon S800c vs Sony W370
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony W370
| S800c | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 38 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
Check the Nikon S800c and Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Sony 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 |