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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the L810 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The L810 was manufactured 24 months prior to the S32 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the L810 matches up versus the S32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S32

 L810 S32 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon L810

 S32 L810 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S32

 L810 S32 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L810 versus the S32.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and S32 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and S32.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L810 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L810 will render extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged L810 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
Nikon S32 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Nikon S32 Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Nikon S32 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather sealing
good megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
34
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging details
Nikon S32 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
30
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S32
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S32
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 300 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $180