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Nikon L32 vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L32 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L32 was revealed 5 years after the W330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L32 matches up against the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony W330

 L32 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon L32

 W330 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony W330

 L32 W330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L32 features outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L32 against the W330.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L32 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger L32 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Sony W330
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery (320 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Sony W330
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Physical type 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
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $120 $170