Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L32 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

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).

Check the Nikon L32 and Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.