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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX200V

 L32 TX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon L32

 TX200V L32 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX200V

 L32 TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (164g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L32
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
48
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
66
quite wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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