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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon L810 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 24 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L810 grades vs the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony WX350

 L810 WX350 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon L810

 WX350 L810 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony WX350

 L810 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L810 against the WX350.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and WX350 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and WX350.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX350 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than others (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 430 gr (0.95 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $280 $270