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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon L28 and Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S32 (13MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The L28 was brought out 12 months prior to the S32 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L28 grades vs the S32 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S32

 L28 S32 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon L28

 S32 L28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S32

 L28 S32 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 provides external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the L28 vs the S32.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S32.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L28 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon L28 will offer you extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count good (13 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
39
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S32 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery pack (280 per charge)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
environment sealing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
48
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Nikon S32
29
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S32
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 280 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $180