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Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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
  • Launched January 2015
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon A10 and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the L32 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was announced 13 months later than the L32 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A10 matches up against the L32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon L32

 A10 L32 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2015More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon A10

 L32 A10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon L32

 A10 L32 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A10 and Nikon L32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A10 vs the L32.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and L32 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and L32.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent A10 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A10
Street photography with Nikon L32
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A10
Sports photography with Nikon L32
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A10
Travel photography with Nikon L32
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery (320 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
66
pretty wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (164g)
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon L32
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix L32
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 200 photos 320 photos
Battery format AA AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $120