Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L32 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S3000
L32 | S3000 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | February 2010 | More recent by 61 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Nikon L32
S3000 | L32 |
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Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S3000
L32 | S3000 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Check out the Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and S3000 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
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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 |