Canon D30 vs Nikon S33

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon D30 vs Nikon S33, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is very similar but the D30 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The D30 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the S33 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D30 matches up against the S33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D30 vs the S33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and S33 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and S33.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D30 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S33 will offer you greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.