Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon 1 V3
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Launched September 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
- Updated by Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced March 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 V2
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Let's look much closer at the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon 1 V3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and 1 V3 (1") feature different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX30 IS was revealed 4 years before the 1 V3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX30 IS grades against the 1 V3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Nikon 1 V3. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Nikon 1 V3
| SX30 IS | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Canon SX30 IS
| 1 V3 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2014 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon 1 V3
| SX30 IS | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon 1 V3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the 1 V3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and 1 V3 is 64 and 87 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and 1 V3.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon 1 V3 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Nikon 1 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Nikon 1 V3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-09-14 | 2014-03-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed 4A |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5232 x 3488 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 171 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon 1 |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 13 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 60.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 601g (1.32 pounds) | 381g (0.84 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 384 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 310 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | EN-EL20a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $997 |
