Nikon S32 vs Nikon S9100

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S32 vs Nikon S9100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S32 (1/3") and S9100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was unveiled 2 years later than the S9100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S32 scores versus the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 has got outer 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 S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S32 compared to the S9100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and S9100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and S9100.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S32 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon S32 will produce more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S32 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.