Nikon S32 vs Nikon S800c

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S32 versus Nikon S800c, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S800c (16MP) is very close but the S32 (1/3") and S800c (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was revealed 13 months later than the S800c making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S32 scores against the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S32 and the S800c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and S800c is 90 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and S800c.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S32 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S800c will result in greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S32 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.