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Nikon L32 vs Sony W380

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L32 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L32 was brought out 5 years after the W380 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L32 matches up vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony W380

 L32 W380 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Nikon L32

 W380 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony W380

 L32 W380 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L32 has got outside measurements 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L32 and the W380.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and W380.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern L32 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Sony W380
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (164g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L32
Sports photography with Sony W380
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Sony W380 Travel photography factors
71
good battery pack (320 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
48
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (164g)
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony W380
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $120 $44