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Nikon L32 vs Sony W570

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon L32 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was revealed 4 years later than the W570 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L32 scores versus the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony W570

 L32 W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon L32

 W570 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony W570

 L32 W570 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L32 versus the W570.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and W570.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L32 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer L32 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Sony W570
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L32
Sports photography with Sony W570
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Sony W570
71
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Sony W570
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $159