Canon N vs Nikon S30

Lets look more in depth at the Canon N and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the N (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") have different sensor size.

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The N was introduced 12 months later than the S30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N matches up versus the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N & Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon N offers external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the N compared to the S30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the N and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and S30.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon N will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher N should have an edge in sensor technology.