Nikon L610 vs Sony HX350
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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced December 2016
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon L610 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L610 was manufactured 5 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L610 grades vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Sony HX350
| L610 | HX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon L610
| HX350 | L610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2016 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 53 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Sony HX350
| L610 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon L610 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L610 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L610 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L610 compared to the HX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.
Nikon L610 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and HX350.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX350 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older L610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-08-09 | 2016-12-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) | 652 gr (1.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 120 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $150 | - |