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Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L32 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was launched 4 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L32 scores against the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung SH100

 L32 SH100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon L32

 SH100 L32 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung SH100

 L32 SH100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L32 features external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L32 compared to the SH100.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and SH100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and SH100.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L32 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern L32 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography details
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography details
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography advice
Samsung SH100 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (320 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging factors
Samsung SH100 Vlogging factors
66
really wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
33
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung SH100
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung SH100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung SH100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $120 $200