Nikon S32 vs Nikon W300

Let's look closer at the Nikon S32 and Nikon W300, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the S32 (1/3") and W300 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was unveiled 4 years before the W300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S32 matches up vs the W300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Nikon Coolpix W300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S32 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S32 and Nikon W300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S32 compared to the W300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and W300 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and W300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S32 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon W300 will resolve more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older S32 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.