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Sony W370 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony W370 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

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
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony W370 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony W370 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W370 was announced 24 months before the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the W370 matches up versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W610

 W370 W610 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W370

 W610 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W610

 W370 W610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony W370 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W370 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the W370 against the W610.

Sony W370 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W370 and W610.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older W370 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W370 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W370
Portrait photography with Sony W610
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W370
Street photography with Sony W610
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W370
Sports photography with Sony W610
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W370
Landscape photography with Sony W610
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony W370 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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 Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-238mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 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 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $200