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Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L32 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L32 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced 12 months after the WX220 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L32 scores versus the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony WX220

 L32 WX220 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014More modern by 12 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon L32

 WX220 L32 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony WX220

 L32 WX220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L32 versus the WX220.

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and WX220.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L32 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent L32 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (164 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (320 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
71
great battery life (320 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
48
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
66
rather wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Nikon L32 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony WX220
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.36 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 210 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $120 $198