Canon D30 vs Nikon S9900

Lets look more in depth at the Canon D30 versus Nikon S9900, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 12 months before the S9900 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the D30 scores against the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Canon D30 versus Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 against the S9900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and S9900.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9900 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.