Sony A7S II vs Sony W370

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A7S II versus Sony W370, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close but the A7S II (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7S II was manufactured 5 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A7S II matches up versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7S II Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7S II features external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A7S II against the W370.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S II and W370 is 68 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S II and W370.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7S II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A7S II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.