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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8100 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S8100 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was manufactured 9 months after the W370 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S8100 matches up against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony W370

 S8100 W370 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S8100

 W370 S8100 

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony W370

 S8100 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8100 and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S8100 vs the W370.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and W370.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S8100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
Portrait photography with Sony W370
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Sony W370
55
flash built-in
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $230