Sony W370 vs Sony W550
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Sony W370 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Sony W370 vs Sony W550 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony W370 vs Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe W370 was launched 18 months before the W550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W370 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the W370 grades versus the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W370 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W370 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W550
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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W370
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W550
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony W370 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W370 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Sony W370 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W370 vs the W550.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony W370 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W370 and W550.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged W370 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony W370 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 34-238mm (7.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | - |
Price at launch | $230 | $119 |