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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the L32 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was manufactured 12 months after the L32 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 190 IS scores vs the L32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Nikon L32

 ELPH 190 IS L32 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2015Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 L32 ELPH 190 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon L32

 ELPH 190 IS L32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L32 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the L32.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and L32.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 190 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L32 Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
slow fps (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L32 Travel photography advice
64
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery (320 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L32
40
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L32 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (164 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISNikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 gr (0.30 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $159 $120