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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and S7000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was announced at a similar time to the S7000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L32 grades versus the S7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S7000

 L32 S7000 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon L32

 S7000 L32 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S7000

 L32 S7000 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L32 vs the S7000.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and S7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and S7000.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L32 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography advice
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Nikon S7000
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography advice
Nikon S7000 Sports photography advice
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Nikon S7000 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
terrible battery power (180 shots)
more heavy than competition (165g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography details
Nikon S7000 Landscape photography details
48
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging details
Nikon S7000 Vlogging details
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (164g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Category 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 20MP 16MP
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 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (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 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images 180 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $280