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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100F
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 X100V vs Nikon S32 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and S32 (13MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and S32 (1/3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100V was launched 6 years after the S32 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S32 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up against the S32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Nikon S32

 Fujifilm X100V S32 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2014More modern by 73 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Fujifilm X100V

 S32 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Nikon S32

 Fujifilm X100V S32 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, 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 X100V vs the S32.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and S32 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and S32.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X100V will provide more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100V is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100V
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
82
you can focus manually
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
33
decent MP (13MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Nikon S32
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (478g)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography features
Nikon S32 Sports photography features
74
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (420 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery (420 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
great resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (478 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
58
environment sealing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging highlights
Nikon S32 Vlogging highlights
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (478g)
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Nikon S32
 Fujifilm X100VNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X100V Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2020-02-04 2014-02-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 grams (1.05 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,399 $180