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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
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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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is very well matched but the L22 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The L22 was brought out 5 years prior to the S32 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the L22 matches up versus the S32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S32

 L22 S32 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon L22

 S32 L22 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S32

 L22 S32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L22 against the S32.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and S32.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L22 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S32 will give extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography information
Nikon S32 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography details
Nikon S32 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
environment sealing
good megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Nikon S32
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
34
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging advice
Nikon S32 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S32
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $180