• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W130 advantages over Olympus FE-370

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 370 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Wider angle lens
    32 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Olympus FE-370 advantages over Sony DSC-W130

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.35 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV30

Sony DSC-W130
Samsung NV30
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Samsung NV30

Olympus FE-370
Samsung NV30
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Samsung NV30

Compared to Pentax M50

Sony DSC-W130
Pentax M50
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Pentax M50

Olympus FE-370
Pentax M50
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Pentax M50

Compared to Canon SD1100 IS

Sony DSC-W130
Canon SD1100 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Canon SD1100 IS

Olympus FE-370
Canon SD1100 IS
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Canon SD1100 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Sony DSC-W130
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Olympus FE-370
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Nikon S560

Sony DSC-W130
Nikon S560
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Nikon S560

Olympus FE-370
Nikon S560
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Nikon S560

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