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Nikon L32 vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L32 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced 5 years after the W320 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L32 grades versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony W320

 L32 W320 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon L32

 W320 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony W320

 L32 W320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L32 features outside 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) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L32 and the W320.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and W320.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L32 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger L32 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L32
Portrait photography with Sony W320
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (164g)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery life (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
71
great battery life (320 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
48
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (164g)
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $120 $269