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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon L28 versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 12 months earlier than the WX350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L28 grades vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony WX350

 L28 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon L28

 WX350 L28 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony WX350

 L28 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 vs the WX350.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and WX350.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L28 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L28 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Sony WX350
74
great battery life (280 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
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rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 470 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $90 $270