Canon D30 vs Nikon S6300

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

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.