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Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced January 2015
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L32 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the L32 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The L32 was unveiled 5 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L32 grades vs the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony WX1

 L32 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 67 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Nikon L32

 WX1 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony WX1

 L32 WX1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L32 provides external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L32 against the WX1.

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and WX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L32 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon L32 will offer you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern L32 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (164g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (320 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
48
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
66
rather wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (149g)
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Nikon L32 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony WX1
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $120 $149