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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
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 SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was released 21 months earlier than the S32 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the S32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S32

 SX150 IS S32 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S32 SX150 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S32

 SX150 IS S32 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS features outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the S32.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and S32 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and S32.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX150 IS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S32 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Nikon S32
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S32
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (130 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S32 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (306 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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weather proof
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (130 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S32 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix S32
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-14 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.67 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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