Canon S110 vs Nikon S30
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon S100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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S30
S110 | S30 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon S110
S30 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S30
S110 | S30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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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 |