Clicky

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony WX350
(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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L20 and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The L20 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L20 matches up versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Sony WX350

 L20 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon L20

 WX350 L20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Sony WX350

 L20 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L20 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L20 versus the WX350.

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Sony WX350
54
lighter than others (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
55
lighter than others (135 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
27
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
24
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Nikon L20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix L20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $270