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Nikon COOLPIX L32 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:164 gBattery life (CIPA):320 shots

Nikon COOLPIX L32 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

90%

4.3

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of cameras
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.1

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

5.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 79% of cameras
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 604 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 83% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX L32

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.1

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

5.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

4.3
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 604 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Nikon COOLPIX L32 has a popularity score of 9.6, which is higher than 89.1% of cameras.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

4.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.3
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
20.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
20.1 MP
â–² Better than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 20.1 MP, which is higher than that of 61.6% of cameras and equal to that of 4.3% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.19 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.19 µm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.19 µm, which are smaller than those in 95.3% of cameras and the same size as those in 2.3% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 1,600
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,600, which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 13.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
1
N. of focus points
1
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 1 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 95.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 4.6% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
â–² Better than 63% of models
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 9 Mbps which is lower than that of 92.7% of cameras and equal to that of 4.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
164 g
Weight
164 g
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 164 g which is lighter than 85.9% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.4% of cameras.
Width
95.4 mm
Width
95.4 mm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 95.4 mm which is narrower than 91.6% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Height
60 mm
Height
60 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 60 mm which is shorter than 78.2% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
Thickness
29 mm
Thickness
29 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 29 mm which is thinner than 78.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.8% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
320 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
320 shots
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 320 shots, which is shorter than that of 52.4% of cameras and equal to that of 2.3% of cameras.
950 with lithium AA.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX L32 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 231 g lighter
    Weight
    164 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (164 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    164 g vs 395 g
  • 24.5 mm narrower
    Width
    95.4 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (95.4 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    95.4 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20.1 MP
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 13.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    60 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (60 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    60 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.025 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.025 GB vs 0 GB
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX L32 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 17 mm thinner
    Thickness
    29 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (29 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    29 mm vs 46 mm
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX L32 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 7.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Nikon COOLPIX L32
    the average camera
    Nikon COOLPIX L32 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.60 vs 8.000).
    8.6 vs 8
  • 4.97x more popular
    Nikon COOLPIX L32 is more popular than the average camera (9.59 vs 1.9).
    9.59 vs 1.93
  • 231 g lighter
    Weight
    164 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (164 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    164 g vs 395 g
  • 24.5 mm narrower
    Width
    95.4 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (95.4 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    95.4 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 13.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    60 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (60 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    60 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 17 mm thinner
    Thickness
    29 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (29 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    29 mm vs 46 mm
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20.1 MP
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2015
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2015 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2015
    2,015 vs 2,013
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.025 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.025 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.15 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.19 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.19 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.1 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.15 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.19 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.19 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 4.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.1 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 21 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    9 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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What we like about Nikon COOLPIX L32

  • Extremely easy to use for beginners and children due to fully automatic operation
  • Good image quality for a budget camera, especially in daylight, thanks to the 20.1MP sensor
  • Uses standard AA batteries which are easily found worldwide and convenient for travel
  • Very compact and lightweight, making it highly portable for daily carry
  • Offers a 5x optical zoom which provides more flexibility than most standard smartphones
  • Includes a variety of fun in-camera filters and beauty retouching effects

What we don't like about Nikon COOLPIX L32

  • Poor LCD screen quality with a limited angle of view that washes out easily
  • Lacks mechanical image stabilization, relying only on electronic VR which is less effective
  • Struggles significantly in low-light conditions due to the small 1/2.3-inch sensor and limited ISO range
  • No manual control options or RAW shooting capability for advanced users
  • Video resolution is limited to 720p HD, which is low compared to modern standards
  • Missing modern connectivity features like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for easy photo sharing

Verdict

The Nikon Coolpix L32 is an ultracompact point-and-shoot camera featuring a 20.1-megapixel CCD sensor and a NIKKOR 5x optical zoom lens with a 26–130mm equivalent focal range. Its main characteristics include a 3.0-inch 230k-dot LCD monitor, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, and a 'Smart Portrait System' with features like Glamour Retouch. The camera's primary pros are its extremely user-friendly interface, pocketable 164g lightweight design, and the convenience of being powered by two standard AA batteries, which are easily replaced while travelling. However, it suffers from several cons, including a lack of optical image stabilization (relying only on electronic VR), poor low-light performance due to its small 1/2.3" sensor and ISO cap of 1600, and a lack of manual exposure controls or RAW shooting capabilities.

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