Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L32 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung ST65
L32 | ST65 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2011 | More recent by 49 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon L32
ST65 | L32 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST65
L32 | ST65 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and ST65 is 93 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Samsung ST65 | |
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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 |