Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S32
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(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
- Launched February 2014
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") have different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe SX400 IS was introduced 6 months later than the S32 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX400 IS grades against the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon S32
| SX400 IS | S32 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SX400 IS
| S32 | SX400 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S32
| SX400 IS | S32 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | February 2014 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the S32.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and S32 is 81 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and S32.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX400 IS will give greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S32 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2014-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 13MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4160 x 3120 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 190 photographs | 220 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $229 | $180 |