Sony TX100V vs Sony W370

On this page, we are looking at the Sony TX100V and Sony W370, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was announced 13 months later than the W370 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TX100V grades vs the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX100V enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX100V and Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX100V against the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and W370.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TX100V should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.