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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Announced January 2015
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was unveiled 3 years after the S1200pj which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L32 grades versus the S1200pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S1200pj

 L32 S1200pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon L32

 S1200pj L32 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S1200pj

 L32 S1200pj 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S1200pj has dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the L32 compared to the S1200pj.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and S1200pj is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and S1200pj.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L32 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography info
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography info
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography info
Nikon S1200pj Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery pack (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography factors
71
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (186g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography details
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
48
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
66
rather wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (186g)
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S1200pj
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.50 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 186 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $120 $499