Canon S95 vs Nikon L32

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon S95 versus Nikon L32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and L32 (20MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and L32 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was released 5 years prior to the L32 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S95 matches up vs the L32 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 & Nikon Coolpix L32. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery & Nikon L32 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon S95 versus Nikon L32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S95 compared to the L32.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and L32 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and L32.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon L32 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S95 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.