Nikon L32 vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a complete review of the Nikon L32 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L32 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very well matched but the L32 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The L32 was introduced 14 months earlier than the RX10 III making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L32 matches up vs the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L32 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L32 and Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L32 versus the RX10 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and RX10 III is 93 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and RX10 III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The L32 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older L32 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.