Nikon L32 vs Nikon S230

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon L32 and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S230 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced 6 years after the S230 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L32 scores against the S230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Nikon Coolpix S230. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L32 Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L32 vs the S230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and S230 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and S230.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L32 to show greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger L32 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.