Nikon S32 vs Nikon D2Hs

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S32 versus Nikon D2Hs, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the S32 (1/3") and D2Hs (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S32 was introduced 9 years after the D2Hs which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S32 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S32 scores vs the D2Hs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Nikon D2Hs. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery & Nikon D2Hs Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 provides 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 D2Hs has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S32 versus Nikon D2Hs in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S32 and the D2Hs.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and D2Hs is 90 and 51 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and D2Hs.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S32 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S32 will show greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S32 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.