Sony W370 vs Sony WX30
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Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony WX30
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W370
WX30 | W370 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony WX30
W370 | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 34-238mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $230 | $259 |