Nikon S32 vs Sony W290

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S32 versus Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close but the S32 (1/3") and W290 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was revealed 5 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S32 grades against the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S32 versus Sony W290 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S32 vs the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and W290.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S32 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S32 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.