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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 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 S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S4100 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was manufactured 3 years after the S4100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L32 scores versus the S4100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S4100

 L32 S4100 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2011More modern by 48 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon L32

 S4100 L32 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S4100

 L32 S4100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L32 and the S4100.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and S4100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and S4100.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L32 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L32 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography factors
Nikon S4100 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (164g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery (320 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
71
good battery (320 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography highlights
48
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery (320 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4100 Vlogging highlights
66
rather wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (164g)
33
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S4100
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-02-09
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 190 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $120 $140