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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon L32 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was unveiled 3 years after the ST93 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L32 scores against the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung ST93

 L32 ST93 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2011Newer by 46 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon L32

 ST93 L32 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST93

 L32 ST93 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 has outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L32 versus Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the L32 vs the ST93.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and ST93.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L32 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger L32 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L32
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography details
Samsung ST93 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (164 grams)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging info
Samsung ST93 Vlogging info
66
fairly wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others (164 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung ST93
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
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 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 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $120 -