Canon D30 vs Nikon S620
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Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 & Nikon Coolpix S620. The full galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon S620
D30 | S620 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon D30
S620 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon S620
D30 | S620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon D30 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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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 |