Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350
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Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Sony HX350
L820 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon L820
HX350 | L820 | |||
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Announced | December 2016 | January 2013 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L820 and Sony HX350
L820 | HX350 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Nikon L820 versus Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and HX350 is 72 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L820 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |