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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the L32 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 3 years earlier than the L32 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A1300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1300 scores versus the L32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon L32

 A1300 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon A1300

 L32 A1300 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon L32

 A1300 L32 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 and the L32.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and L32 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and L32.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L32 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography features
Nikon L32 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Nikon L32 Sports photography info
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery (320 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery (320 per charge)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
48
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery (320 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging features
Nikon L32 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix L32
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-07 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 220 shots 320 shots
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $120