Nikon S32 vs Sony S950

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S32 and Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and S950 (10MP) and the S32 (1/3") and S950 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was introduced 5 years later than the S950 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S32 grades vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S32 vs the S950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and S950.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S32 will offer you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S32 provides an edge in sensor tech.