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Nikon L32 vs Sony W560

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(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
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L32 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced 4 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L32 grades versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony W560

 L32 W560 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon L32

 W560 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony W560

 L32 W560 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 provides physical 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 W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L32 versus the W560.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and W560.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L32 to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer L32 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
Sony W560 Portrait photography advice
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Sony W560
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (164g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery (320 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Sony W560
71
great battery (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
48
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (164 grams)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony W560
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $120 $139