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Sony W370 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony W370 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony W370
(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
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony W370 vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony W370 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the W370 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W370 was manufactured 5 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the W370 matches up versus the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W800

 W370 W800 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony W370

 W800 W370 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W800

 W370 W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony W370 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W370 features physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W370 vs Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the W370 versus the W800.

Sony W370 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W370 and W800.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged W370 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony W370 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W370
Portrait photography with Sony W800
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W370
Street photography with Sony W800
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W370
Sports photography with Sony W800
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Sony W370 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-238mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
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 One One
Launch price $230 $90