Sony Alpha 7 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 II
      MSRP$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 20004320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points1179
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range34 - 238 mm
      Optical Zoom7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.6 - 5.6
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec2 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps1.8 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow syncro
      Flash Range5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      DxO Low Light ISO2248
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.2
      DxO Overall Score90
      Video Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")100 x 57 x 26 mm (3.94 x 2.24 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-BN1
      Battery Life340 shots
      Internal Storage19 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposuresYes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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