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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and L32 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 4 years earlier than the L32 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the L32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon L32

 Fujifilm XP50 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Fujifilm XP50

 L32 Fujifilm XP50 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L32

 Fujifilm XP50 L32 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the L32.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and L32 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and L32.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L32 to result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Nikon L32
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography info
Nikon L32 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Nikon L32 Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery life (320 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
Nikon L32 Landscape photography features
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (320 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Nikon L32 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
66
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L32
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix L32
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 220 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $120