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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L32 (20MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced within a month of the S2900 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L32 scores against the S2900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S2900

 L32 S2900 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon L32

 S2900 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S2900

 L32 S2900 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2015Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L32 against the S2900.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and S2900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and S2900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (164g)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography advice
Nikon S2900 Sports photography advice
47
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography information
Nikon S2900 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery life (320 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery (250 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
48
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging information
Nikon S2900 Vlogging information
66
quite wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (164g)
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S2900
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.00 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $120 $117