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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the S100 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") posses different sensor size.

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The S100 was introduced 3 years before the S32 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S100 scores against the S32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S32

 S100 S32 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kCrisper screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon S100

 S32 S100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S32

 S100 S32 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S100 compared to the S32.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S32 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and S32.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S100 will provide you with more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
Nikon S32 Travel photography advice
65
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
environment sealing
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging details
Nikon S32 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S32
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 820k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Organic LED monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 150 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $180