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Nikon L32 vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced January 2015
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L32 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced 5 years after the T900 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L32 grades vs the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony T900

 L32 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon L32

 T900 L32 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony T900

 L32 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 features outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L32 compared to the T900.

Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and T900.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger L32 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (164g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
71
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Sony T900
48
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Sony T900
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (164g)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L32 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 20MP 12MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $120 $300