• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 34.00mm - 238.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W370 advantages over Nikon S8000

  • Less expensive
    $229 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories

Nikon S8000 advantages over Sony DSC-W370

  • Fast startup
    ~1.10 vs 2.7 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 238 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.33 vs 0.74 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Wider angle lens
    30 mm vs 34 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 2 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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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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Review Excerpt

The Competition

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
Nikon S8000
Nikon S6000
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Sony DSC-H55

Sony DSC-W370
Sony DSC-H55
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Less shutter lag
Nikon S8000
Sony DSC-H55
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Sony DSC-H70

Sony DSC-W370
Sony DSC-H70
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Wider angle lens
Nikon S8000
Sony DSC-H70
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens

Compared to Fujifilm T300

Sony DSC-W370
Fujifilm T300
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle lens
Nikon S8000
Fujifilm T300
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

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
Nikon S8000
Nikon S6100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
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