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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Announced January 2015
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L32 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L32 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was manufactured 2 years after the TX66 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L32 scores vs the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX66

 L32 TX66 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 36 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon L32

 TX66 L32 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX66

 L32 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L32 and Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L32 against the TX66.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and TX66.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L32 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger L32 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Sony TX66
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (164g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery power (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery power (320 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
48
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery power (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Sony TX66
66
really wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average (164 grams)
36
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2012-02-28
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60, 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 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 164g (0.36 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 250 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $350