• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 34.00mm - 238.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W370 advantages over Canon 130 IS

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.3 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 130 IS advantages over Sony DSC-W370

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Lighter weight
    133g vs 177g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 34 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • 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 Nikon S8000

Sony DSC-W370
Nikon S8000
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W370 vs Nikon S8000

Canon 130 IS
Nikon S8000
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Nikon S8000

Compared to Nikon S6000

Sony DSC-W370
Nikon S6000
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Sony DSC-W370 vs Nikon S6000

Canon 130 IS
Nikon S6000
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Nikon S6000

Compared to Nikon S6100

Sony DSC-W370
Nikon S6100
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Sony DSC-W370 vs Nikon S6100

Canon 130 IS
Nikon S6100
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Nikon S6100

Compared to Sony WX80

Sony DSC-W370
Sony WX80
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony DSC-W370 vs Sony WX80

Canon 130 IS
Sony WX80
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Sony WX80

Compared to Canon 135

Sony DSC-W370
Canon 135
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-W370 vs Canon 135

Canon 130 IS
Canon 135
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Canon 135

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