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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Launched January 2015
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was unveiled 2 years after the S6400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the L32 scores versus the S6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S6400

 L32 S6400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2012Newer by 30 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon L32

 S6400 L32 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S6400

 L32 S6400 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S6400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L32 vs the S6400.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and S6400 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and S6400.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L32 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher L32 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography information
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography factors
Nikon S6400 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (164g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography information
Nikon S6400 Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography details
Nikon S6400 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (160 shots)
heavier than competition (150g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
48
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Nikon S6400
66
really wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (150g)
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $120 $500