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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S32, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S32 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S32

 Fujifilm XP50 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S32 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S32

 Fujifilm XP50 S32 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S32 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the S32.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and S32.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XP50 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
Nikon S32 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
good resolution (13MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
Nikon S32 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/3")
low battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S32 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
environment sealing
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S32 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
34
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Nikon S32 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
30
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S32
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S32
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $180