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Canon S110 vs Nikon S30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon S100
  • New Model is Canon S120
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon S110 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very close but the S110 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was announced 8 months later than the S30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S110 matches up against the S30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S30

 S110 S30 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2012More recent by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon S110

 S30 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S30

 S110 S30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S110 against the S30.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and S30.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S110 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon S110 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S110 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Nikon S30
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
24
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography features
Nikon S30 Street photography features
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
28
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Nikon S30
64
features touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (214 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S30 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
25
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
37
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
23
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (214 grams)
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon S30
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $119