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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the L32 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B600 was launched 4 years later than the L32 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the B600 scores versus the L32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon L32

 B600 L32 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2015More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon B600

 L32 B600 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon L32

 B600 L32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 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 based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the B600 and the L32.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and L32 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and L32.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L32 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent B600 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
37
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography info
Nikon L32 Street photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Nikon L32
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (280 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery (320 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B600
Landscape photography with Nikon L32
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (280 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (164g)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon L32
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix L32
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-01-18 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 280 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $297 $120