Canon S120 vs Nikon S32
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Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon S110
(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

Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon S120 versus Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is very similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and S32 (1/3") feature totally different sensor size.

The S120 was manufactured 2 months before the S32 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S120 scores versus the S32 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Nikon S32
S120 | S32 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon S120
S32 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Nikon S32
S120 | S32 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2014 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S120 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon S120 versus Nikon S32 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S120 against the S32.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and S32 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and S32.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S32 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S120 | Nikon Coolpix S32 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-11-26 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4160 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 217 gr (0.48 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $449 | $180 |