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Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350

Portability
71 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L830 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L830 was launched about the same time to the WX350 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L830 grades versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Sony WX350

          

          

            
 L830 WX350 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon L830

          

          

            
 WX350 L830 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon L830 and Sony WX350

          

          

            
 L830 WX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Nikon L830 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L830 and the WX350.
Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and WX350 is 71 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and WX350.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

            Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L830 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 good  resolution (18MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon L830 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
53
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition (508g)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon L830 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
51
 amazing zoom range (23-765mm  33.3 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery (390 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
52
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 has tracking focus
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L830 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
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 good battery (390 shots)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (23mm)
 great zoom (765mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (508 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
 good battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon L830 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
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 decently wide (23mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 good battery (390 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 good battery life (470 shots)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon L830
Vlogging with Sony WX350
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 decently wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
 heavier than competition (508g)
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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Nikon L830 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix L830Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 508 gr (1.12 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 photographs 470 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $270