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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the L32 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The L32 was released 4 years after the TX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L32 matches up against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX5

 L32 TX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 60 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon L32

 TX5 L32 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX5

 L32 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L32 against the TX5.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and TX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L32 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon L32 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger L32 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX5 Portrait photography advice
39
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography info
Sony TX5 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (164g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography information
Sony TX5 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery power (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery power (320 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
weather sealing
has touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX5 Landscape photography advice
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery power (320 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony TX5
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 2.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $120 $239