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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon AW110
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S32, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the AW100 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The AW100 was manufactured 3 years before the S32 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the AW100 matches up against the S32 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon S32

 AW100 S32 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon AW100

 S32 AW100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S32

 AW100 S32 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the AW100 versus the S32.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and S32.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The AW100 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon AW100 will render extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S32 Portrait photography highlights
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent MP (13 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Nikon S32
67
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
weather proof
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S32 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon S32
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix S32
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $180