Canon D30 vs Nikon S32

Here, we are reviewing the Canon D30 versus Nikon S32, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is very similar but the D30 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The D30 was released about the same time to the S32 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D30 matches up versus the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 compared to the S32.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and S32.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D30 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S32 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.