Sony W370 vs Sony WX30

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony W370 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W370 was manufactured 18 months prior to the WX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the W370 scores against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W370 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W370 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the W370 versus the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W370 and WX30.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older W370 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.