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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
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 Z6 II vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W370, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W370 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 10 years after the W370 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z6 II grades vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony W370

 Z6 II W370 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon Z6 II

 W370 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W370

 Z6 II W370 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z6 II vs the W370.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and W370 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and W370.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Sony W370
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony W370
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 life 410 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,997 $230