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Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L32 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was unveiled 4 years after the WX9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the L32 matches up against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Sony WX9

 L32 WX9 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon L32

 WX9 L32 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Sony WX9

 L32 WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L32 versus the WX9.

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and WX9.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L32 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L32 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery power (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
71
good battery power (320 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
48
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
good battery power (320 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
66
quite wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L32 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Sony WX9
 Nikon Coolpix L32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery style 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $120 $188