Canon S100 vs Nikon S30

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.