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Nikon S32 vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S32 vs Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S32 (1/3") and W690 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was unveiled 24 months later than the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S32 grades against the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Sony W690

 S32 W690 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon S32

 W690 S32 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Sony W690

 S32 W690 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S32 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S32 vs the W690.

Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S32 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony W690 will produce more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S32 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S32
Street photography with Sony W690
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
58
environment proof
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon S32 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix S32Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $297