Nikon AW100 with Nikon S32 Comparison

Nikon AW100 and Nikon S32 Main Features

  • August, 2011
  • February, 2014
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 13 MP 1/3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-140 mm (5x) F3.9-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • 30-90 mm (3x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 3200 ISO
  • 125 - 1600 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
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  • 110 x 65 x 23 mm, 178g.
  • 108 x 66 x 40 mm, 175g.
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Nikon AW100 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
30
Value for money score
55
Portability score
97
Overall score
37

Nikon S32 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
31
Value for money score
56
Portability score
95
Overall score
38

Nikon Coolpix S32 with Nikon Coolpix AW100 Overview


Let's compare Coolpix AW100 with Coolpix S32. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Waterproof cameras. Nikon AW100 was released in 2011, and Nikon S32 in 2014. Coolpix S32 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix AW100 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix AW100 is greater than that of Coolpix S32. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Nikon AW100 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix AW100 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon Coolpix AW100 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix AW100 Coolpix S32
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Coolpix AW100 Coolpix S32
Announced August, 2011 February, 2014
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 3.10
Flash Modes n/a n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/3
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 4.8 x 3.6 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 17.3 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 13 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Max Native ISO 3200 1600
Min Native ISO 125 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Physical
Weight 178 g 175 g
Physical Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23 mm 108 x 66 x 40 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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