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Nikon L32 vs Sony T90

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L32 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was unveiled 5 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L32 scores versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony T90

 L32 T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon L32

 T90 L32 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony T90

 L32 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution

Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L32 against the T90.

Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and T90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L32 to produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger L32 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Sony T90
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (164g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Sony T90
71
great battery pack (320 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (148g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Sony T90
48
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (320 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (164g)
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (148g)
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Nikon L32 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony T90
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $259