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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Announced January 2015
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S3100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was released 3 years later than the S3100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L32 scores versus the S3100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S3100

 L32 S3100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Nikon L32

 S3100 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S3100

 L32 S3100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L32 against the S3100.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and S3100 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and S3100.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L32 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography details
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography information
Nikon S3100 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography info
Nikon S3100 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography info
48
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3100 as a Vlogging camera
66
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (164 grams)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S3100
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-02-09
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $120 $139