Nikon L32

Nikon L32 is Nikon's Ultracompact digital camera initially released on January of 2015. The camera includes a 20MP, CMOS 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 5152 x 3864.

The L32 stands at #14 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras & all around #682 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to try our Smart camera search to see camera listings based on your personal factors.

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The Nikon L32 has a history of related cameras. Down below, you can see all past and current models alongside key features.

You can check the L32 from different angles in the gallery here.

Below is a selection of advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon L32 based on things which are generally viewed as important in a digital camera.

The sensor size in the Nikon L32 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 5152 x 3864 pixels and aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. The camera features Image Stabilization (Digital). Sensor stabilization is more desirable than digital stabilization as the latter can cause cropping.

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The CMOS sensor has 20 megapixels and features a standard ISO range of 80 - 1600. Unfortunately, RAW format is not saved therefore you have less margin for error.

The picture underneath shows the L32's sensor dimensions compared to other popular sizes. The L32 sensor has a crop factor of 5.8 and is highlighted in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Nikon L32 weighs 0.36 pounds (164 grams or 5.78 ounces) & has external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1"). The weight of normal Ultracompact camera is 121 grams so the Nikon L32 is more heavy in comparison with other rivals.

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Here is a shot of the Nikon L32 alongside a soda so you're able to get a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will show you the button layout on the L32.

The L32 has a built in lens and it has a focal range of 26-130mm giving it a 5.0 x zoom which isn't really huge however it could be valuable in certain scenarios.

At the widest 26mm, the lens features an aperture of f3.2 and that's fairly slow and not great for low light circumstances and you might find it difficult to get a shallow depth of field. You would also have to up the ISO setting which results in noisy shots. For the tele end, 130mm comes to f6.5 making it quite sluggish and you might need to choose slower shutter speeds.

The L32 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras that feature NFC and Bluetooth support can be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You will be able to send images and in some cases alter settings without connecting straight to the camera.

Many applications even allow a Liveview and click the shutter in case you aren't close to the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI port, it can be attached to an external screen. Most cameras enable you to charge the battery using the USB port.

The maximum video quality in the Nikon L32 is 1280 x 720 and you can shoot in Motion JPEG file format. 720p is terrible for today's requirements. You should really target at least 1080p quality for decent video. The camera doesn't feature a microphone and headphone socket which means that you have got little control over the audio. It is probably best to get another model should you want good audio for your videos.

Nikon L32 doesn't include weather proofing so wet conditions could ruin the camera.

The Nikon L32 includes a 3" fixed screen supporting a resolution of 230k dots.

It has got a selfie friendly screen to take self portraits and even group shots when required. Unfortunately the screen isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder details for Nikon L32 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

For sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and difficult to see, viewfinders will be rather useful.

The maximum shutter speed is 1/2000s.

Nikon L32 features only built in flash with no external flash ability.

Nikon L32 features just Contrast Detect AF & does not have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot faster and exact in comparison with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera includes Face detection which can be useful for people photography.

Nikon L32 has not got manual focus. Manual focus ability is useful for low light occasions or you need to have more accurate control on focusing.

The battery (2 x AA) on the Nikon L32 is fashioned to last for 320 photos based on the CIPA benchmarks which is higher than the usual for its class. The general Ultracompact camera battery life is 214. Nikon L32 has got the highest possible (320) battery life for this kind of cameras.

Following is a listing of Ultracompact cameras with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon L32320 nonono

Olympus TG-870
L32 vs TG-870300 nonono

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Panasonic FP5
L32 vs FP5260 nonono

Sony TX20
L32 vs TX20250 nonono

Sony TX55
L32 vs TX55250 nonono

The following chart presents a overview of the Nikon L32 for specific forms of photography. To look at more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Nikon L32 gets a points total of 38 which is subpar, meaning that it is just not suitable for portrait images. Shooting portrait images favors heavily to sensor size, RAW support together with the ability to work with external lighting.

With a moderate score of 56, the Nikon L32 is fairly suitable to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera provides a fine balance of image quality and portability.

A moderate sports photography points tally of 47 suggests the Nikon L32 is fairly suited for photographing sports. A camera really should have fantastic tracking and continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is extremely important when choosing a travel camera. Overall, the Nikon L32 gets a very good 71 as a travel camera which is a respectable fit for your journeys.

For anyone looking to choose a camera for landscape pictures, the most vital aspect will be image quality. The Nikon L32 and it's decent grade of 48 as a landscape camera is reasonably acceptable within the current market.

A camera for vlogging preferably should have a moving display screen, mic port and ideally image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Nikon L32 is a very decent pick as a vlog camera as it receives a very good rating of 66.

If you are searching for replacements to the L32, here is a selection of the highest scored cameras which fall into the category of Ultracompact.

The chart underneath shows you a bird's eye view of the L32 compared to it's highest scored rivals listed previously.

There are more cameras you might take a look at as alternate options. To go through a full comparison, simply click the "compare" link.