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Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon L840
(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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L830
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
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was released 13 months after the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L840 grades versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Sony WX350

 L840 WX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2014Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon L840

 WX350 L840 

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Sony WX350

 L840 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 features physical measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L840 versus the WX350.

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and WX350 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and WX350.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX350 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger L840 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (538g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
57
good battery (590 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (538g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (590 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (538g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix L840Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
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 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
External flash
AEB
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 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 590 pictures 470 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $270