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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 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
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon S32, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") possess different sensor size.

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 7 months prior to the S32 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the S32 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon S32

 SX160 IS S32 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SX160 IS

 S32 SX160 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S32

 SX160 IS S32 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon S32 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS against the S32.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and S32 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and S32.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX160 IS will produce extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S32 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Nikon S32
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (291 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S32 Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (291g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather sealing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S32
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $180