Nikon L32 vs Sony W350
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L32 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L32 was manufactured 5 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the L32 matches up against the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L32 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony W350
| L32 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 62 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon L32
| W350 | L32 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony W350
| L32 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L32 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L32 versus the W350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Nikon L32 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and W350.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L32 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer L32 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.30 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | - | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - |
| Style 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $120 | $200 |