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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 12 months prior to the W370 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 7000 scores against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony W370

 7000 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus 7000

 W370 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony W370

 7000 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7000 versus the W370.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and W370.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus 7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Alternate name mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172g (0.38 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $230