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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A1300 versus Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the S32 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1300 grades vs the S32 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S32

 A1300 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon A1300

 S32 A1300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S32

 A1300 S32 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 against the S32.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and S32.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A1300 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon A1300 will give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A1300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S32 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography info
Nikon S32 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography information
Nikon S32 Travel photography information
64
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S32 Landscape photography details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix S32
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $180