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Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
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
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 4 years before the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P100 scores vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Sony WX350

 P100 WX350 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon P100

 WX350 P100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Sony WX350

 P100 WX350 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 features external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P100 vs the WX350.

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and WX350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to render greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (481g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Sony WX350
36
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Sony WX350
48
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (481g)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (481g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Nikon P100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481g (1.06 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $270