Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L32

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon L32, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and L32 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and L32 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 4 years before the L32 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the L32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Nikon Coolpix L32. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Nikon L32 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Nikon L32 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon L32 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the L32.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and L32 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and L32.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L32 will give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.