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Canon D30 vs Nikon S620

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon D30 vs Nikon S620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was revealed 5 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D30 matches up against the S620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon S620

 D30 S620 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 62 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon D30

 S620 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon S620

 D30 S620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 provides exterior dimensions 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 S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D30 against the S620.

Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and S620.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher D30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography features
Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
33
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S620 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot D30Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $37