Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W370
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
(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
- Launched January 2010
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe RZ18 was revealed 21 months later than the W370 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the RZ18 grades against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sony W370
| RZ18 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Pentax RZ18
| W370 | RZ18 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sony W370
| RZ18 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 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).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RZ18 vs the W370.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ18 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and W370.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer RZ18 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-09-12 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $210 | $230 |