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Nikon Coolpix S32 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100

    4.24 in
    2.6 in
    Nikon Coolpix S32 Digital Camera
    Nikon Coolpix S32
      3.71 in
      2.39 in
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 Digital Camera
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
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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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      Review posted 8/2/2006 Click on the W100 for a 360° QTVR tour Sony rounds out the 2006 W-series line of digital still cameras with two top-end models packed with powerful features -- the 8-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W100 and the 7-megapixel DSC-W70. Both cameras are equipped with an eye-levelRead more
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      Sony DSC-W100 review, find out how the DSC-W100 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Sensor typeCMOSCCD
      Sensor size0.19 in0.28 in
      Sensor photo detectors14.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels13.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
      Max resolution4160 x 3120 px3264 x 2448 px

      Image

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      ISO
      • 125
      • 1600
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1250
      • Auto
      ISO minimum12580
      ISO maximum16001250
      Maximum image resolution4160 x 3120 px3264 x 2448 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 stabilizeryesno
      Supported aspect ratios4:33:2

      Optics and focus

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Optical zoom3.0 x3.0 x
      Digital zoom4.0 x6.0 x
      Minimum aperture3.32.8
      Maximum aperture3.35.4
      Focal length equiv30 - 9038 - 114
      Focus adjustmentAutoAuto
      Autofocus
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
      • Monitoring Auto Focus
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Spot Auto Focus
      Normal focus range11.81 in19.69 in
      Macro focus range1.97 in2.36 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Screen size2.7 in2.5 in
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Screen dots230000115000
      Touch screennono
      Field of view96.0 %100.0 %
      Live viewyesyes
      ViewfinderNone
      Optical

      Photography features

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Minimum shutter speed4.0 s30.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash range3.16
      Flash modesAuto
      • Auto
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Pre-flash
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      Scene modes
      • Backlight
      • Close-up
      • Fireworks
      • Food
      • Night
      • Underwater
      • Beach
      • Portrait
      • Twilight
      • Landscape
      Self-timeryesyes
      Self-timer options1010

      Videography features

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px640 x 480 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Supported video file formats
      • AVC
      • H.264
      • MOV
      • MPEG-4
      		MPEG
      Camera playback
      • Movie
      • Single image
      • Movie
      • Single image
      • Slide show
      Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps

      Audio features

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Microphone typeStereoMono

      Design

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of product
      • Blue
      • Pink
      • White
      • Yellow
      		Silver
      Environmentally sealedyesno

      Dimensions

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Weight6.17 oz5.68 oz
      Width4.24 in3.71 in
      Height2.6 in2.39 in
      Depth1.59 in0.98 in

      Storage

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Internal storage25.0 mB64.0 mB
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • MS Duo
      • MS Pro Duo
      Storage types
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • Memory Stick Duo
      • Memory Stick Pro
      • Internal
      Camera file system
      • DCF
      • DPOF
      • Exif 2.3
      • DCF 2.0
      • DPOF 1.1

      Power

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      Battery life (CIPA)220360
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      		Lithium

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S32
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
      HDMIyesno
      USB version2.02.0
      PictBridgenoyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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