Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4000

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S4000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was unveiled 5 years after the S4000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L32 grades vs the S4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The full galleries are available at Nikon L32 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L32 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L32 vs the S4000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and S4000 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and S4000.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern L32 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.