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Canon N vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon N vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 N vs Nikon S32 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon N versus Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty comparable but the N (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The N was revealed 13 months before the S32 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the N matches up against the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon S32

 N S32 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon N

 S32 N 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon S32

 N S32 
Focus manually No manual focusing

Canon N vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N has physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon N versus Nikon S32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the N against the S32.

Canon N vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the N and S32.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The N using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S32 will provide greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older N will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
Nikon S32 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good MP (13MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/3")
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
weather sealing
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography advice
Nikon S32 Landscape photography advice
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging highlights
Nikon S32 Vlogging highlights
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no external mic port
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Canon N vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Nikon Coolpix S32
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G touch TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 200 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $180