Nikon D3200 vs Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D3200 and the Nikon Coolpix S32, 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 D3200 was introduced in July 2012 and Nikon Coolpix S32 was introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D3200 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D3200
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S32
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      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 D3200 and Nikon Coolpix S32.

      PROS

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      CONS

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 81
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.7 fps

      Advantage of Nikon D3200

      Nikon D3200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D3200 over Nikon Coolpix S32.

      Nikon D3200 vs Nikon Coolpix S32
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/3.1-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 13.2 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Max Image Resolution 6016 x 4000 vs 4160 x 3120
      RAW Support vs
      More Cross-type Focus Points 1 vs 0
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Longer Battery Life 540 shots vs 220 shots

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      Nikon D3500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3000
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon D300S
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Sony a3000
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic FP7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D5000
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Canon Rebel
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Pentax H90
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      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 D3200.

      Nikon D3200 vs Nikon Coolpix S32
      Cheaper US: with 18-55mm VR - $699.95; UK: with 18-55mm VR - £649.99; UK: with 18-55mm VR - €699 vs $129.95
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Center Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Digital Image Stabilization vs Electronic VR
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 4.7 fps
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 25 MB

      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 S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 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

      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 D3200 Nikon Coolpix S32
        CheapUS: with 18-55mm VR - $699.95; UK: with 18-55mm VR - £649.99; UK: with 18-55mm VR - €699$129.95
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix S32
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points10
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life540 shots220 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D3200 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S32 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Nikon D3200

      Nikon D3200 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S32.

      Sensor

      Nikon D3200 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.2 x 15.4 mm and a total area of 357.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. 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 13 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D3200 is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 6016 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S32 can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon Coolpix S32 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Nikon D3200 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 540 shots and Nikon Coolpix S32 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D3200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Nikon Coolpix S32 has a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D3200 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D3200, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S32. Nikon D3200 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix S32 can shoot continuously up to 4.7 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D3200 has 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon Coolpix S32 has . Nikon D3200 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D3200 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D3200. You can also do exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D3200 and exposure bracketing on Nikon Coolpix S32.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D3200 and 3.10 m on Nikon Coolpix S32. Nikon D3200 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D3200.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D3200 body has dimensions of 125 x 96 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.78 x 3.03") and Nikon Coolpix S32 body has dimensions of 108 x 66 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.6 x 1.57"). Nikon D3200 weighs 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S32 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      125 mm

      96 mm

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      108 mm

      66 mm

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      77 mm

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      40 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D3200 and Nikon Coolpix S32

      Nikon D3200 and Nikon Coolpix S32 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 D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Street Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D3200 and Nikon Coolpix S32 and give them scores of 65 and 47 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 D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      47

      Sensor

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 81
      BAD
      29
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      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

      Video

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      GOOD
      82
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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 D3200

      Nikon Coolpix S32

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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