Canon D30 vs Nikon S8200

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon D30 versus Nikon S8200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was revealed 2 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D30 grades versus the S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 versus Nikon S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D30 against the S8200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S8200 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and S8200.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent D30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.