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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon L32 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was unveiled 3 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L32 matches up against the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX10

 L32 TX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 42 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon L32

 TX10 L32 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX10

 L32 TX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the L32 versus the TX10.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and TX10.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L32 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern L32 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L32
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
39
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (164g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (320 shots)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather sealing
has focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
48
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery (320 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
66
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (164g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $309