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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S01 (10MP) and the L32 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L32 was announced 20 months later than the S01 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L32 scores against the S01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S01

 L32 S01 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2013More recent by 20 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Nikon L32

 S01 L32 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S01

 L32 S01 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L32 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L32 compared to the S01.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and S01 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and S01.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L32 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L32 will deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer L32 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S01 Portrait photography highlights
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (164 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (96g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography advice
Nikon S01 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography information
Nikon S01 Travel photography information
71
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than competitors (96g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (190 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S01 Landscape photography highlights
48
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S01 Vlogging highlights
66
relatively wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (164 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
lighter than competitors (96 grams)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S01
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S01
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 1.20 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 96g (0.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 shots 190 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single -
Launch pricing $120 $170