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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S6900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced very close to the S6900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L32 scores vs the S6900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S6900

 L32 S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon L32

 S6900 L32 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S6900

 L32 S6900 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2015Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S6900 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L32 versus the S6900.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and S6900 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and S6900.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography features
Nikon S6900 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
62
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6900 Sports photography advice
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6900 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than average (181g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
48
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6900 Vlogging advice
66
fairly wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
70
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (181g)
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S6900
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 181g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 pictures 180 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $120 $190