Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon S9300
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Announced September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Older Model is Nikon S9100
- Replacement is Nikon S9500
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX30 IS was revealed 22 months earlier than the S9300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Nikon S9300
SX30 IS | S9300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon SX30 IS
S9300 | SX30 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | September 2010 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon S9300
SX30 IS | S9300 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS features outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon S9300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS against the S9300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and S9300 is 64 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and S9300.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2012-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.9 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601g (1.32 pounds) | 215g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $400 | $249 |