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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S32 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very comparable but the S32 (1/3") and WB350F (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was unveiled 2 months after the WB350F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S32 scores against the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung WB350F

 S32 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S32

 WB350F S32 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung WB350F

 S32 WB350F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S32 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S32 vs the WB350F.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and WB350F.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S32 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB350F will produce extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (13MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S32
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
58
environment sealing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
34
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S32Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Samsung WB350F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $260