Canon D30 vs Nikon S100

Below is a in depth review of the Canon D30 vs Nikon S100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 2 years later than the S100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D30 matches up vs the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D30 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D30 vs the S100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S100 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and S100.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S100 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer D30 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.