Canon D30 vs Nikon S31

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon D30 versus Nikon S31, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is very similar but the D30 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") use different sensor size.

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The D30 was announced 8 months later than the S31 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the D30 matches up vs the S31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D30 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 versus Nikon S31 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 vs the S31.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and S31.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D30 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon D30 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger D30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.