Nikon L32 vs Samsung NX300

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L32 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L32 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close but the L32 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The L32 was revealed 14 months after the NX300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L32 matches up against the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L32 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L32 vs the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and NX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The L32 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more modern L32 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.