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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon L32 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was brought out 4 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the L32 scores against the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung ST65

 L32 ST65 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon L32

 ST65 L32 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST65

 L32 ST65 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 offers outer 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 ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Nikon L32 versus Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L32 against the ST65.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and ST65 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and ST65.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L32 to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent L32 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
47
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery (320 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery (320 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
48
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
good battery (320 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging details
Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
66
relatively wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung ST65
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $130