Nikon S30 Alternatives
The S30 is scored #217 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Here is a short analysis of the S30.
10MP
1/3"
214 grams
29-87mm (f3.3-5.9)
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
built-in flash
environment sealing
features face detection focus
good min ISO (80)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have HDMI support
doesn't have headphone jack
Here are some alternatives to the Nikon Coolpix S30 listed by their total rating. Feel free to browse a thorough review of every camera or a comparison with the Nikon S30 by clicking on the urls at the bottom of each camera card. You can press on the symbol to look at a visual comparison or follow this link to view all of them side by side.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
better than average battery (470 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with external mic jack
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (423 grams)
#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
better than average battery (350 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with external mic jack
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone jack
heavier than competition (399 grams)
lack of phase detect auto focus
#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
better than average battery (330 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with external mic jack
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (392 grams)
#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
better than average battery (340 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with external mic jack
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
better than average battery (455 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with HDMI support
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI support
display is selfie friendly
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have Time Lapse function
#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
better than average battery (360 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI support
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
better than average battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI support
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
better than average battery (290 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with HDMI support
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have external mic jack
doesn't have headphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display