Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX7
L32 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2010 | More modern by 62 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon L32
TX7 | L32 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX7
L32 | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |