Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V
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![Nikon Coolpix L32 front Nikon Coolpix L32 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L32/Nikon-L32-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V.jpg)
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon L32 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The L32 was unveiled 4 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L32 grades versus the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L32 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX100V
L32 | TX100V | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 49 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon L32
TX100V | L32 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX100V
L32 | TX100V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L32 and Sony TX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L32 versus the TX100V.
![Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V size comparison Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L32-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L32-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and TX100V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L32 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L32-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L32-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 photos | - |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $120 | $380 |