- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
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34.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/3 inch 17.3mm2
- 13.2 megapixels
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30.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung L210 advantages over Nikon S32
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Larger sensor
1/2.33 inch
vs
1/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.68
vs
1.15 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.8
vs
f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Thinner
20 mm
vs
40 mm
Thinner
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Longer exposure
8
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Nikon S32 advantages over Samsung L210
-
Less expensive
$130 vs
$269 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Waterproof
Yes
vs
No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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Newer
12 years
vs
18 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
-
Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
-
More pixels
13.2
vs
10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Wider angle lens
30 mm
vs
34 mm
Capture more of the scene
-
Faster JPEG shooting
4.7 fps
vs
0.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
-
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
-
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
-
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
-
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
-
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Fujifilm J10
Samsung
L210
Fujifilm
J10
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Less expensive
-
Manual focus
-
Less expensive
-
Waterproof
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3
Samsung
L210
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
-
Larger sensor
-
More pixels
Nikon
S32
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
-
Less expensive
-
Waterproof
Compared to Canon SD1200 IS
Samsung
L210
Canon
SD1200 IS
-
Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Nikon
S32
Canon
SD1200 IS
-
Less expensive
-
Waterproof
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Nikon S33
-
Less expensive
-
Waterproof
Compared to Nikon W100
-
Waterproof
-
Built-in Wi-Fi