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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon L32 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the L32 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L32 was announced 4 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the L32 scores versus the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung ST30

 L32 ST30 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon L32

 ST30 L32 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST30

 L32 ST30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 comes with external measurements 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 ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L32 versus Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L32 compared to the ST30.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L32 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L32 will produce greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern L32 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (164g)
54
lighter than competition (87g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography info
Samsung ST30 Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (320 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography info
Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
71
good battery life (320 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (87g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography highlights
48
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery life (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than average (164 grams)
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung ST30
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung ST30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 87g (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $120 $55