Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Nikon Coolpix L32

Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Nikon Coolpix L32 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L32 ×
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L32Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberL32180
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20152016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9595
Width (mm)2922
Height (mm)6054
Weight (g)164126
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon L30-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)20.120
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.21.2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 5120 x 2880(14.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 5152 x 2896(14.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.10.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensNIKKOR; 6 elements in 5 groupsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0028.00 - 224.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 23.005.00 - 40.00
Zoom ratio (x)58
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.310.14 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face priorityContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsAuto (80-400, 80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, ISO 100-1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night Landscape, Night PortraitPortrait, Face Self-Timer, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 4.3m (1 ft. 8 in. to 14 ft) [T]: 0.8 to 2.1m (2ft 8 in. to 6 ft 10 in.)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 9.8 ft. (W), 4.3 - 4.9 ft. (T) (50cm - 3.0m (W), (1.3m - 1.5m (T))
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-No UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)25-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.10.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)570220
Battery life, video (minutes)-55
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NB-11L/NB-11LH
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEXPEED C2 image-processing system, HD 720p movies,Easy-to-hold handgrip design, Smart portrait mode. Available in red in the USAvailable in silver or red.



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