Nikon L24 vs Nikon S32

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L24 and Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is very close but the L24 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The L24 was unveiled 4 years before the S32 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L24 grades versus the S32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L24 features outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L24 against the S32.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and S32.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L24 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L24 will result in more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older L24 will be behind in sensor tech.