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Sony A6600 vs Sony W370

Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Renewed by Sony A6700
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A6600 versus Sony W370, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and W370 (14MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A6600 was introduced 9 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A6600 matches up vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony W370

 A6600 W370 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2010More recent by 118 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony A6600

 W370 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony W370

 A6600 W370 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6600 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A6600 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A6600 compared to the W370.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and W370 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6600 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6600 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6600 will produce extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A6600 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
83
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
84
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6600
Landscape photography with Sony W370
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6600
Vlogging with Sony W370
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Sony A6600 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony W370
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 grams (1.11 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,198 $230