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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S32 versus Nikon S3500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the S32 (1/3") and S3500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The S32 was released 12 months later than the S3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S32 grades against the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon S3500

 S32 S3500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2013More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S32

 S3500 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Nikon S3500

 S32 S3500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S32 versus Nikon S3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S32 compared to the S3500.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and S3500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and S3500.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S32 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon S3500 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger S32 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S32
Street photography with Nikon S3500
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3500 Travel photography factors
58
environment proof
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (129g)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
31
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Nikon S3500
 Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-07 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $85