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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and L32 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the L32 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX150 IS scores vs the L32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon L32

 SX150 IS L32 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon SX150 IS

 L32 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015May 2012Newer by 32 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L32

 SX150 IS L32 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the L32.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and L32 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and L32.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L32 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L32 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery power (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L32
64
lighter than average in class (306g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (130 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
great battery power (320 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L32
46
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (130 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery power (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L32
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
66
decently wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (164 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $120