Sony W370 vs Sony W610
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Sony W370 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
Sony W370
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Sony W370 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W610
| W370 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W370
| W610 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W610
| W370 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony W370
Portrait photography with Sony W610
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
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 photography with Sony W370
Street photography with Sony W610
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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 photography with Sony W370
Sports photography with Sony W610
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
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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Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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 photography with Sony W370
Landscape photography with Sony W610
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
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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Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
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
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
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | Sony 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 |