Canon S100 vs Nikon S32

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon S100 versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and S32 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was released 3 years earlier than the S32 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S100 matches up versus the S32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S100 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 versus Nikon S32 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 versus the S32.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and S32.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S32 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.