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Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L32 and Sony TF1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L32 was brought out 20 months after the TF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L32 grades versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TF1

 L32 TF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2013More modern by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon L32

 TF1 L32 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TF1

 L32 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L32 and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L32 against the TF1.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and TF1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L32 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L32 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (164g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L32
Sports photography with Sony TF1
48
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather proof
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
48
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Sony TF1
66
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (164g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2015-01-14 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 164g (0.36 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $120 $266