Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S30

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and S30 (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 19 months prior to the S30 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up against the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the S30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and S30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and S30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX210 IS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.