Nikon L32 vs Sony A850
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Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L32 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony A850
L32 | A850 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | April 2010 | More recent by 58 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Nikon L32
A850 | L32 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony A850
L32 | A850 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Check the Nikon L32 versus Sony A850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and A850 is 93 and 54 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L32 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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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 |