Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Nikon L32 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the L32 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L32 was launched 5 years after the TX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L32 scores vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L32 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX1
L32 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | August 2009 | Newer by 67 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon L32
TX1 | L32 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX1
L32 | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L32 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L32 and the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and TX1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L32 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon L32 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern L32 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | 164g (0.36 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $120 | $350 |