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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was launched 4 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the L32 matches up vs the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung ST700

 L32 ST700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Nikon L32

 ST700 L32 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST700

 L32 ST700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L32 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L32 versus the ST700.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and ST700 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and ST700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer L32 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography information
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Samsung ST700
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (164 grams)
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography information
Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography advice
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (164g)
30
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung ST700
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung ST700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $280