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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon L32 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was launched 5 years after the TL320 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L32 scores vs the TL320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung TL320

 L32 TL320 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon L32

 TL320 L32 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung TL320

 L32 TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 features external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L32 versus Samsung TL320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L32 versus the TL320.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and TL320 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and TL320.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent L32 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography features
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography information
Samsung TL320 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (164g)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography details
Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
71
good battery life (320 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
48
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery life (320 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (164 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung TL320
Alternate name - WB1000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $120 $380