Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3300

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon S32 and Nikon S3300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is fairly close but the S32 (1/3") and S3300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was manufactured 2 years later than the S3300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S32 scores against the S3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S32 compared to the S3300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and S3300 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and S3300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S3300 will result in greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S32 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.