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Sony W350 vs Sony W370

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony W350 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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 W350 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony W350 vs Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W350 was launched about the same time to the W370 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the W350 matches up versus the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W370

 W350 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W350

 W370 W350 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W370

 W350 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony W350 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W350 comes with exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Sony W350 vs Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the W350 against the W370.

Sony W350 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W350 and W370 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W350 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Sony W350 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W350
Landscape photography with Sony W370
37
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Sony W350 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $230