Canon D30 vs Nikon S810c

Following is a in depth review of the Canon D30 versus Nikon S810c, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled about the same time to the S810c so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D30 scores versus the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has got 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 S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Canon D30 versus Nikon S810c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 versus the S810c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S810c is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and S810c.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S810c to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.