Canon S200 vs Nikon S30
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
38
93 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
38
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
Canon S200 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
Canon S200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
Nikon S30
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(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
- Introduced February 2012
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon S200 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") boast different sensor sizing.
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Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S200 grades against the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon S30
| S200 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 26 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon S200
| S30 | S200 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon S30
| S200 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon S200 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S200 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S200 vs Nikon S30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S200 compared to the S30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon S200 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and S30.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The S200 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent S200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Canon S200 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Canon S200 Street photography details
Nikon S30 Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (214g)
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Canon S200 Sports photography info
Nikon S30 Sports photography info
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Canon S200 Travel photography information
Nikon S30 Travel photography information
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (214 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Canon S200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (214g)
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Canon S200 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-02-21 | 2012-02-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.5 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $293 | $119 |
