Nikon Coolpix S32 vs Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S32 and the Nikon Coolpix S31, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S32 was introduced in February 2014 and Nikon Coolpix S31 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S32 Highlights

      • 13.2 MP 1/3.1-inch CCD Sensor
      • 125 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Nikon Coolpix S31 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/2.9-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S32
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S31
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S32 and Nikon Coolpix S31.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon S32
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S32 over Nikon Coolpix S31.

      Nikon Coolpix S32 vs Nikon Coolpix S31
      Higher Sensor Resolution 13.2 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4160 x 3120 vs 3648 x 2736
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 90 mm vs 87 mm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) vs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S32.

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S02
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      1/3-inch

      13.2 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon S31
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S31 over Nikon Coolpix S32.

      Nikon Coolpix S32 vs Nikon Coolpix S31
      Larger Sensor 1/3.1-inch vs 1/2.9-inch
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 80
      Reaches Wider Angle 30 mm vs 29 mm
      Longer Battery Life 220 shots vs 260 shots
      Internal Storage 25 MB vs 26 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S31.

      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S02
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      1/3-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Leica D-Lux 6
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S32 Nikon Coolpix S31
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Environmental Sealing
        Light175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
        Internal Storage25 MB26 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S32 Nikon Coolpix S31
        Small Sensor1/3.1-inch1/2.9-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor13.2 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life220 shots260 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S32 and Nikon Coolpix S31 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S32 features a 13.2 megapixel 1/3.1-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 17.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 1,600. Nikon Coolpix S31 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/2.9-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.96 x 3.72 mm and a total area of 13.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S32 can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution. Nikon Coolpix S31 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S32 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S32 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Nikon Coolpix S31 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S32, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S31. Nikon Coolpix S32 can shoot continuously up to 4.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m on Nikon Coolpix S32..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S32 body has dimensions of 108 x 66 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.6 x 1.57") and Nikon Coolpix S31 body has dimensions of 105 x 65 x 42 mm (4.13 x 2.56 x 1.65"). Nikon Coolpix S32 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S31 weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      108 mm

      66 mm

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      105 mm

      65 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S32 and Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S32 and Nikon Coolpix S31 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      39
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S32 and Nikon Coolpix S31 and give them scores of 47 and 32 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      OVERALL
      47
      OVERALL
      32

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      BAD
      29
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      36
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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