Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL5

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the L32 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor size.

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The L32 was unveiled 5 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L32 grades versus the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L32 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L32 and the CL5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and CL5.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L32 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon L32 will offer more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L32 will have an advantage in sensor tech.