Nikon S32 vs Nikon S620

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S32 and Nikon S620, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S32 (1/3") and S620 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was announced 5 years later than the S620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S32 grades versus the S620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 offers external measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has sizing of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S32 against the S620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and S620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and S620.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S32 will offer more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S32 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.