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Nikon L32 vs Sony A850

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L32 versus Sony A850, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L32 (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is relatively comparable but the L32 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The L32 was revealed 4 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L32 scores vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony A850

 L32 A850 
IntroducedJanuary 2015April 2010More recent by 58 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Nikon L32

 A850 L32 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony A850

 L32 A850 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 has 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 Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L32 and the A850.

Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and A850 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and A850.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L32 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A850 will produce extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger L32 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A850 Portrait photography highlights
39
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
manual focus
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography details
Sony A850 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (164 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography features
Sony A850 Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Sony A850 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
weather proofing
fantastic MP (25MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Sony A850
48
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Sony A850
66
relatively wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (164g)
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony A850
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-04-15
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1415
Other
Battery life 320 images 880 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $120 $0