Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S30
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX700 HS was released 2 years after the S30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores against the S30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon S30
| SX700 HS | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon SX700 HS
| S30 | SX700 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S30
| SX700 HS | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS versus the S30.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and S30 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and S30.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX700 HS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-02-12 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II G TFT | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 1.5fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 240 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $349 | $119 |