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Sony W370 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony WX30

 W370 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W370

 WX30 W370 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony WX30

 W370 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W370
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W370
Travel photography with Sony WX30
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W370
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Sony W370 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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