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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 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 S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L32 was announced 5 years later than the S3000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L32 scores against the S3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S3000

 L32 S3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 61 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Nikon L32

 S3000 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S3000

 L32 S3000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 offers outer measurements 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 S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L32 vs the S3000.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and S3000 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and S3000.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L32 to give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher L32 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L32
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (164 grams)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography features
Nikon S3000 Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L32
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
71
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Nikon S3000
48
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
28
really wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging info
Nikon S3000 Vlogging info
66
really wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than average (164g)
26
really wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S3000
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $150