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Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the L32 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The L32 was announced 4 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the L32 grades against the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sigma SD1

 L32 SD1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2010Fresher by 53 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon L32

 SD1 L32 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sigma SD1

 L32 SD1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L32 vs the SD1.

Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L32 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon L32 will give more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger L32 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography info
Sigma SD1 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery power (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
71
good battery power (320 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
environment proof
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography features
48
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery power (320 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging details
Sigma SD1 Vlogging details
66
really wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (164g)
9
no video
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Nikon L32 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sigma SD1
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Sigma SD1
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 164g (0.36 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
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