Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300
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37 Features
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![Canon PowerShot D30 front Canon PowerShot D30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-D30/Canon-D30-front.jpg)
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39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
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Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The D30 was announced 2 years later than the S6300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the D30 matches up vs the S6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon S6300
D30 | S6300 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon D30
S6300 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon S6300
D30 | S6300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 comes with outer 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 S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 vs the S6300.
![Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and S6300.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6300 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern D30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D30 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 230 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $329 | $200 |