Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350
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Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 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
- Launched February 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon L830
(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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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Photography Glossary Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Sony WX350
| L840 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | February 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper 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 sizing | 3" |  | 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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and WX350 is 67 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L840 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L840 | Sony 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 |