Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S32

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P7100 versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and S32 (1/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was introduced 23 months before the S32 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the P7100 grades vs the S32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7100 versus Nikon S32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P7100 and the S32.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and S32 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and S32.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S32 will offer you more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged P7100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.