Nikon L32 vs Sony W510
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33 Overall
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L32 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L32 was manufactured 4 years after the W510 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L32 matches up against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L32 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony W510
| L32 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon L32
| W510 | L32 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony W510
| L32 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L32 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 has exterior 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 W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L32 versus Sony W510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L32 vs the W510.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L32 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and W510.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L32 to resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher L32 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W510 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.30 m | 2.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164g (0.36 pounds) | 119g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $120 | $99 |
