Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S32

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is fairly similar but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX210 IS was released 4 years prior to the S32 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades vs the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S32 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the S32.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S32 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and S32.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX210 IS will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.