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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L100 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 8 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L100 matches up versus the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony HX350

 L100 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon L100

 HX350 L100 
ReleasedDecember 2016February 2009More modern by 95 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony HX350

 L100 HX350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L100 compared to the HX350.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and HX350 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and HX350.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX350 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography details
Sony HX350 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Sony HX350
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (652g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
39
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 -