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Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L32 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was released 5 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L32 grades versus the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung SL620

 L32 SL620 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon L32

 SL620 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung SL620

 L32 SL620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L32 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L32 versus the SL620.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and SL620.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L32 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography info
Samsung SL620 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (164 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (320 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (168g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
48
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
66
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
24
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $200