Nikon L100 vs Sony WX350
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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
- Refreshed by Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon L100 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The L100 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the L100 grades against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony WX350
L100 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon L100
WX350 | L100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony WX350
L100 | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon L100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Nikon L100 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L100 against the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and WX350 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and WX350.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 360 grams (0.79 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 470 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $399 | $270 |