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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony W370, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5 was unveiled 6 months later than the W370 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5 scores versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony W370

 NEX-5 W370 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony NEX-5

 W370 NEX-5 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W370

 NEX-5 W370 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5 against the W370.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and W370.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-5 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
52
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
59
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony W370
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-07 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 796 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $230