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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was revealed 5 months earlier than the S32 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades vs the S32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon S32

 SX510 HS S32 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SX510 HS

 S32 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S32

 SX510 HS S32 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS versus the S32.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and S32 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and S32.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S32 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S32 Portrait photography features
34
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (13MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
Nikon S32 Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S32 Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S32 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Nikon Coolpix S32
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-22 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 349g (0.77 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 250 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $180