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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 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 S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L32 was revealed 6 years after the S220 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L32 matches up versus the S220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S220

 L32 S220 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon L32

 S220 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S220

 L32 S220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S220 has dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L32 vs the S220.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and S220 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and S220.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L32 to offer greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer L32 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Portrait photography camera
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography details
Nikon S220 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (164g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography information
Nikon S220 Sports photography information
47
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S220 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery life (320 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography features
Nikon S220 Landscape photography features
48
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Nikon S220
66
fairly wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (164 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S220
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 100 gr (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 320 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $120 $56