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Nikon L32 vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L32 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced 4 years after the W530 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L32 matches up vs the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony W530

 L32 W530 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon L32

 W530 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony W530

 L32 W530 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L32 and the W530.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and W530.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L32 to offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher L32 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography info
Sony W530 Portrait photography info
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (164g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Sony W530
71
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Sony W530
48
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Sony W530
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (164 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 720 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.36 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $120 $269