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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX1

 L32 TX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 67 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon L32

 TX1 L32 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX1

 L32 TX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
38
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (164 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L32
Sports photography with Sony TX1
47
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Sony TX1
71
good battery (320 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
48
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery (320 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
66
fairly wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (164g)
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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