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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced January 2015
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L32 was brought out 5 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L32 scores vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung ST100

 L32 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon L32

 ST100 L32 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST100

 L32 ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 provides external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L32 versus the ST100.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and ST100.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L32 to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer L32 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (164g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography info
Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
includes touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography information
48
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than others (164g)
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (155g)
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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