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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L32 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the L32 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The L32 was manufactured 5 years after the TX7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L32 matches up vs the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX7

 L32 TX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon L32

 TX7 L32 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX7

 L32 TX7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 has external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the L32 and the TX7.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L32 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L32 will result in more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer L32 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L32
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery life (320 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Sony TX7
71
great battery life (320 CIPA)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Sony TX7 Landscape photography information
48
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery life (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
66
quite wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony TX7
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $300