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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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 S30 vs Nikon S32 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon S32

 S30 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon S30

 S32 S30 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Nikon S32

 S30 S32 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

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

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
25
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
33
good MP (13 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography features
Nikon S32 Sports photography features
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
low frames per second (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography features
Nikon S32 Travel photography features
52
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (214g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
weather sealing
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography features
Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
26
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
23
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (214g)
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Nikon S32
 Nikon Coolpix S30Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 240 photos 220 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $180