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Nikon Coolpix S32 vs Nikon Coolpix S33

4.24 in
2.6 in
Nikon Coolpix S32 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix S32
4.31 in
2.64 in
Nikon Coolpix S33 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix S33
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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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Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor size0.19 in0.19 in
Sensor photo detectors14.0 Mpx14.0 Mpx
Effective pixels13.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
Max resolution4160 x 3120 px4160 x 3120 px

Image

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
ISO
  • 125
  • 1600
  • 125
  • 16000
ISO minimum125100
ISO maximum16001600
Maximum image resolution4160 x 3120 px4160 x 3120 px
White balance presets75
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Supported image file formatsJPGJPG
Image stabilizeryesyes
Supported aspect ratios4:34:3

Optics and focus

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Optical zoom3.0 x3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.33.3
Maximum aperture3.33.3
Focal length equiv30 - 9030 - 90
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
Normal focus range11.81 in1.97 in
Macro focus range1.97 in1.97 in
Image stabiliserElectronicElectronic
Filter threadnono
Folded opticsnono

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Screen size2.7 in2.7 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Screen dots230000230000
Touch screennono
Field of view96.0 %96.0 %
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderNoneNone

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Self-timer delay10.0 s10.0 s
Subject / scene modesyesyes
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash range3.13.1
Flash modesAuto
  • Auto
  • Pre-flash
Continuous drive4.7 fps4.7 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Night
  • Underwater
  • Backlight
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Night
  • Underwater
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportnono
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer options1010

Videography features

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps30.0 fps

Audio features

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereo
Speaker typeMonoMono
Supported audio file formatsLPCMWAV

Design

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • White
  • Yellow
Type of protection
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Shock protection
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
Waterproof up to1010
Environmentally sealedyesyes
Maximum operational depth109.14

Dimensions

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Weight6.17 oz7.8 oz
Width4.24 in4.31 in
Height2.6 in2.64 in
Depth1.59 in1.48 in

Storage

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Internal storage25.0 mB25.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3

Power

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)220220
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyesyes
Number of batteries supported11

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
HDMIyesyes
HDMI connector typeMicroMicro
USB version2.02.0
PictBridgenono
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
Bluetoothnono
AV outputyesyes

Other features

Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
Nikon Coolpix S33Nikon Coolpix S33
GPSnoyes
DLNA certifiednono
Energy Star certifiednono
Languages support
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Multi
Tripod mounting supportedyesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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