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Nikon L32 vs Sony W810

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon L32 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L32 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was launched 13 months later than the W810 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L32 scores versus the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony W810

 L32 W810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon L32

 W810 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony W810

 L32 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 features external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L32 versus the W810.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and W810 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and W810.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern L32 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
good resolution (20MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (164g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Sony W810
71
great battery pack (320 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography details
Sony W810 Landscape photography details
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (164 grams)
32
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon L32 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony W810
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos 200 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $120 $100