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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L32 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L32 was launched 4 years after the TX9 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L32 grades vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony TX9

 L32 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Nikon L32

 TX9 L32 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony TX9

 L32 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L32 and Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L32 and the TX9.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and TX9.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L32 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent L32 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (164g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery pack (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
71
good battery pack (320 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
48
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
66
really wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (164g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Nikon L32 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony TX9
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-07-08
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 164g (0.36 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $120 $799