Sony DSC-W130 vs Nikon 360

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Sony DSC-W130 vs Nikon 360

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1/2.5 inch 24.7mm²
8.1 megapixels
32.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
30.0 megapixels
8.20mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W130 advantages over Nikon 360

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
Less expensive
$230 vs $500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 1.76 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More telephoto lens reach
128 mm vs 8 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Thinner
22 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
151g vs 198g
Lighter weight
Higher extended ISO
3200 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon 360 advantages over Sony DSC-W130

Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
9 years vs 18 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
30.0 vs 8.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
8 mm vs 32 mm
Capture more of the scene
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
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 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
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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

Nikon 360

Samsung NV30

$349
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
Waterproof

$279
1/2.5 inch

Rear display
Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 vs Samsung NV30

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

Nikon 360

Canon SD1100 IS

$349
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
Waterproof

$250
1/2.5 inch

Rear display
Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 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

Nikon 360

Panasonic DMC-FS3

$349
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
Waterproof

$200
1/2.5 inch

Rear display
Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Pentax Q

Sony DSC-W130

Pentax Q

$149
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$695
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
RAW file ability

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Pentax Q

Nikon 360

Pentax Q

$349
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$695
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon 360 vs Pentax Q

Compared to Olympus TG-Tracker

Sony DSC-W130

Olympus TG-Tracker

$149
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$400
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
Waterproof

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

Nikon 360

Olympus TG-Tracker

$349
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$400
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
Less expensive

Compare Nikon 360 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

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