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Sony TX100V vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX100V vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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 TX100V vs Sony W370 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W370

 TX100V W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony TX100V

 W370 TX100V 

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W370

 TX100V W370 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Sony TX100V vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (147 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
65
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (147 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (147 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $230