Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S32

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX500 IS versus Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was announced 17 months prior to the S32 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX500 IS grades against the S32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the S32.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and S32 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and S32.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX500 IS will produce more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.