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Sony W370 vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W370 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Sony W370 vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony W370 vs Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the W370 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W370 was released 5 years prior to the W810 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W370 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W370 scores versus the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W810

 W370 W810 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W370

 W810 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W810

 W370 W810 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony W370 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W370 provides outside 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 W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W370 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the W370 and the W810.

Sony W370 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W370 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W370 and W810.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W810 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged W370 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony W370 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W370
Landscape photography with Sony W810
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony W370 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-238mm (7.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $100