Nikon L840 vs Sony HX350
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released December 2016
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L840 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe L840 was revealed 22 months before the HX350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L840 scores vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Sony HX350
| L840 | HX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon L840
| HX350 | L840 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2016 |  | February 2015 | Newer by 22 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Sony HX350
| L840 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 features external dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by 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 have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L840 versus the HX350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and HX350.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX350 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L840 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L840 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-02-10 | 2016-12-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 538 gr (1.19 lbs) | 652 gr (1.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| 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 | 590 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $400 | - |
