Nikon A100 vs Nikon L32

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon A100 versus Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the A100 (20MP) and the L32 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A100 was brought out 13 months after the L32 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A100 scores versus the L32 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Nikon Coolpix L32. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A100 Gallery & Nikon L32 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A100 versus Nikon L32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A100 compared to the L32.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and L32.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer A100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.