Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S30 and Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and S32 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/3").

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The S30 was introduced 24 months before the S32 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S30 grades versus the S32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S30 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S30 and Nikon S32 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S30 vs the S32.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and S32 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and S32.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S32 to offer greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.