Canon D30 vs Nikon S8000

Below is a extended review of the Canon D30 vs Nikon S8000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 3 years later than the S8000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D30 matches up against the S8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 features 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) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 against the S8000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S8000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and S8000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8000 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.