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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Released January 2015
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S70 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced 5 years later than the S70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the L32 grades against the S70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S70

 L32 S70 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2009More recent by 67 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon L32

 S70 L32 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution288k230kClearer screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S70

 L32 S70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 provides physical measurements 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 S70 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L32 vs the S70.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and S70 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and S70.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L32 to result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer L32 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S70 Portrait photography highlights
38
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography factors
Nikon S70 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (164 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography advice
Nikon S70 Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography features
Nikon S70 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery power (320 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Nikon S70
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (164 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2009-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 288k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $290