Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 and Nikon Coolpix L32

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 and Nikon Coolpix L32 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G7 ×
Nikon Coolpix L32 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G7Nikon Coolpix L32
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberG7L32
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20062015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10695
Width (mm)4329
Height (mm)7260
Weight (g)320164
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G6Nikon L30
SuccessorCanon G9-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1020.1
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.186.17
Sensor height (mm)5.324.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.971.2
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
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)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.61.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensNIKKOR; 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00 - 23.00
Zoom ratio (x)65
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.15 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL w/ face detectionContrast Detection: Center, Face priority
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, *3200; * reduced resolutionAuto (80-400, 80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.6-13 ft./50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm - 2.5m (T); Macro: 1-1.6 ftAuto 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.)
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-25
Included memory type-Internal
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++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.54-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.61.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.55-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220570
Battery form factorProprietary NB-2LH or NB-2L2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • imagebrowser
  • photostitch
  • remote capture
  • zoombrowser ex
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImage stabilization is sensor shift type.ISO 3,200 only available in "IS0 3200" Scene mode at lower resolution (1600x1200).EXPEED C2 image-processing system, HD 720p movies,Easy-to-hold handgrip design, Smart portrait mode. Available in red in the US



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