Canon D30 vs Nikon S30

On this page, we are matching up the Canon D30 versus Nikon S30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very similar but the D30 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") have different sensor measurements.

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The D30 was manufactured 2 years after the S30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D30 matches up vs the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D30 versus the S30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and S30.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon D30 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer D30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.