Nikon S32 vs Sony TF1
Portability
90 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
30
90 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
30
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
Nikon S32 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched February 2014
Sony TF1
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013
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Here is a thorough review of the Nikon S32 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar but the S32 (1/3") and TF1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
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Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S32 grades vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Sony TF1
| S32 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S32
| TF1 | S32 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Sony TF1
| S32 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Nikon S32 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S32 vs the TF1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S32 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and TF1.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony TF1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S32 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Nikon S32 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (152g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Nikon S32
Travel photography with Sony TF1
weather sealing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment sealing
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Nikon S32 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S32 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | 240 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $180 | $266 |