Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2015
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L32 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe L32 was announced 3 years after the TX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L32 matches up against the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L32 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX200V
L32 | TX200V | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 36 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon L32
TX200V | L32 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX200V
L32 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 enjoys exterior measurements 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 TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L32 compared to the TX200V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and TX200V.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L32 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L32 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $120 | $500 |