Canon D10 vs Nikon S30
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D10 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon S30
D10 | S30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon D10
S30 | D10 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon S30
D10 | S30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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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 |