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Nikon W300 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon W300 versus Sony W370, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 7 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W300 grades vs the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony W370

 W300 W370 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2010More recent by 91 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon W300

 W370 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony W370

 W300 W370 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon W300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the W300 and the W370.

Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and W370.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher W300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Sony W370
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon W300 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-31 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 photos -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $387 $230