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Nikon Coolpix S32 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix S32
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Editiorial reviews
7
3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
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The Nikon Coolpix S32 is the latest version of Nikon's cheap and cheerful action camera range. For around £80 / $110, you get a simple point and shoot model with a 3x zoom lens, 13 megapixels, 2.7 inch screen and 1080p HD movies. Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix S32 review to discover if this is the perfect family camera...Read more
Nikon S32 is a 13.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/3-inch sized CCD sensor and 30-90 mm F3.3-5.9 lens. Read our S32 review to find its pros and cons.Read more
Want a rugged take-anywhere camera that won't break the bank? The Nikon S32 fits the bill; does it cut corners? Read on, find out!Read more
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User rating
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4.1 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
12 %
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17
4.0 out of 5
17 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
29 %
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5 %
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4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
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4 stars
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCCDCMOS
Sensor size
N/A
0.24 in0.19 in
Effective pixels
N/A
14.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
Max resolution
N/A
1920 x 1080 px4160 x 3120 px
Other resolutions
N/A
  • 4288x2864
  • 4288x2416
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x2048
  • 3072x1728
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
N/A
Sensor photo detectors
N/A
N/A
14.0 Mpx

Image

ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
  • 125
  • 1600
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px4288 x 3216 px4160 x 3120 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Image stabilizernoyesyes
Supported aspect ratios16:916:94:3
ISO Auto
N/A
yes
N/A
ISO minimum
N/A
100125
ISO maximum
N/A
64001600
Boosted ISO minimum
N/A
3200
N/A
Boosted ISO maximum
N/A
6400
N/A
White balance presets
N/A
67
Custom white balance
N/A
yes
N/A
Supported image file formats
N/A
JPEGJPG
Photo effects
N/A
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Mirror
Image stabilization type
N/A
Sensor-shift
N/A
Uncompressed format
N/A
No
N/A

Optics and focus

Optical zoom5.0 x24.0 x3.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x6.7 x4.0 x
Minimum aperture
N/A
3.13.3
Maximum aperture
N/A
3.13.3
Focal length equiv
N/A
24 - 57630 - 90
Focus adjustment
N/A
AutoAuto
Autofocus
N/A
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
Manual focus
N/A
No
N/A
Normal focus range
N/A
15.75 in11.81 in
Macro focus range
N/A
0.79 in1.97 in
Folded optics
N/A
nono
Auto Focus (AF) lock
N/A
N/A
yes
Image stabiliser
N/A
N/A
Electronic
Filter thread
N/A
N/A
no

Screen and viewfinder

Screen size2.7 in3.0 in2.7 in
Screen technologyLCDLCDLCD
Touch screennonono
Articulated LCD
N/A
nono
Screen dots
N/A
230000230000
Field of view
N/A
97.0 %96.0 %
Live view
N/A
yesyes
Viewfinder
N/A
ElectronicNone
Viewfinder screen size
N/A
0.2 in
N/A
Viewfinder coverage
N/A
97.0 %
N/A

Photography features

Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
10.0 s
Built-in flashyesyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Suppressed Flash
Auto
Shooting modes
N/A
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
N/A
Camera shutter type
N/A
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed
N/A
8.0 s4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed
N/A
1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priority
N/A
yes
N/A
Aperture priority
N/A
yes
N/A
Manual exposure mode
N/A
yes
N/A
Exposure compensation plus
N/A
2
N/A
Exposure compensation minus
N/A
-2
N/A
Expousure compensation steps
N/A
1/3
N/A
AE EV steps
N/A
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
1/3
Histogram
N/A
yes
N/A
WB Bracketing
N/A
No
N/A
Subject / scene modes
N/A
yesyes
Flash range
N/A
73.1
External flash
N/A
no
N/A
Continuous drive
N/A
1.2 fps4.7 fps
Scene modes
N/A
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
  • Backlight
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Night
  • Underwater
Self-timer
N/A
yesyes
Metering modes
N/A
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D support
N/A
nono
Manual settings
N/A
yesyes
Self-timer options
N/A
  • 2
  • 10
10

Videography features

Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeHDHDFull HD
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps30.0 fps
Supported video file formats
N/A
AVI
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
N/A
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)
N/A
N/A
1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)
N/A
N/A
30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)
N/A
N/A
30.0 fps

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Microphone type
N/A
MonoStereo
Voice recording
N/A
yes
N/A
Speaker type
N/A
N/A
Mono
Supported audio file formats
N/A
N/A
LPCM

Design

Body typeCompactBridgeCompact
Colour of productSilverBlack
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • White
  • Yellow
Environmentally sealed
N/A
noyes
Type of protection
N/A
N/A
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Shock protection
Waterproof up to
N/A
N/A
10
Maximum operational depth
N/A
N/A
10

Dimensions

Weight3.88 oz19.05 oz6.17 oz
Width3.73 in4.65 in4.24 in
Height2.4 in3.19 in2.6 in
Depth0.84 in3.93 in1.59 in

Storage

Internal storage11.5 mB
N/A
25.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
N/A
N/A
Memory slots1
N/A
1
Storage types
N/A
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
N/A
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
  • DCF
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3

Power

Battery technologyAlkalineAlkaline
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported241
Power source type
N/A
BatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)
N/A
300220
Rechargeable battery
N/A
noyes

Connectivity

USB version2.02.02.0
DC-in jacknoyes
N/A
PictBridgeyesyesno
HDMI
N/A
yesyes
HDMI ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
Remote control
N/A
No
N/A
NFC
N/A
nono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
nono
HDMI connector type
N/A
N/A
Micro
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
no
AV output
N/A
N/A
yes

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