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Sony W370 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony W370 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W370 was introduced 12 months before the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W370 scores versus the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony WX10

 W370 WX10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W370

 WX10 W370 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony WX10

 W370 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W370 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Sony W370 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the W370 against the WX10.

Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W370 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W370 and WX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older W370 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W370 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W370 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Sony W370 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-238mm (7.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model NP-BN1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Retail price $230 $200