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Canon S100 vs Nikon S30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Updated by Canon S110
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon S100 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was manufactured at a similar time to the S30 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S100 scores against the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Nikon S30

 S100 S30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon S100

 S30 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Nikon S30

 S100 S30 
RevealedDecember 2011February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 compared to the S30.

Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S100 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
45
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
25
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
51
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
52
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
low battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
26
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
23
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (214 grams)
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Canon S100 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Nikon S30
 Canon PowerShot S100Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-12-22 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $429 $119