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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S30 (10MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 3 years after the S30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX410 IS grades against the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon S30

 SX410 IS S30 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2012More modern by 37 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S30 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S30

 SX410 IS S30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS against the S30.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and S30 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and S30.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX410 IS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX410 IS will give you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S30 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
28
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
low fps (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (185 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (185 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
25
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
23
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (214g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S30
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix S30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-06 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per second 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 185 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $119