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Canon S120 vs Nikon S32

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Canon S120
(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
Nikon S32
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Nikon S32

 S120 S32 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon S120

 S32 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Nikon S32

 S120 S32 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

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

Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography features
Nikon S32 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
33
resolution is good (13MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography factors
Nikon S32 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (217 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with Nikon S32
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Nikon S32
67
provides touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (217 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
environment proof
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Nikon S32
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging details
Nikon S32 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (217g)
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon S120 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot S120Nikon Coolpix S32
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