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Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon L810
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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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Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L820 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L820 matches up against the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Sony HX350

 L820 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon L820

 HX350 L820 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2013Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Sony HX350

 L820 HX350 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L820 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L820 compared to the HX350.

Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and HX350 is 72 and 62 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and HX350.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older L820 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography details
Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L820
Street photography with Sony HX350
38
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (470 grams)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography features
Sony HX350 Sports photography features
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography details
Sony HX350 Travel photography details
56
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (470 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L820
Vlogging with Sony HX350
24
relatively wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (470g)
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix L820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 470 grams (1.04 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 320 photos 300 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $192 -