Canon N vs Nikon S32
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Canon N vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon S32
| N | S32 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon N
| S32 | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher 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).
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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Canon N vs Nikon S32 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Nikon 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 |