Clicky

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon D10 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the D10 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") feature different sensor sizes.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The D10 was released 3 years before the S30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D10 matches up against the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

				

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon S30

 D10 S30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon D10

 S30 D10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon S30

 D10 S30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon D10 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon D10 versus Nikon S30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D10 compared to the S30.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and S30 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and S30.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon D10 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
24
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography information
Nikon S30 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (214g)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Nikon S30
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
28
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography factors
Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
53
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S30 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
25
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Nikon S30 Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
23
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (214g)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon S30
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $119