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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L110 versus Nikon S30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the L110 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The L110 was brought out 24 months prior to the S30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L110 grades vs the S30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Nikon S30

 L110 S30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon L110

 S30 L110 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Nikon S30

 L110 S30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 features physical dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L110 versus Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the L110 against the S30.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and S30 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and S30.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L110 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon L110 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S30 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
24
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Nikon S30 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography information
Nikon S30 Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
weather sealing
max fps low (1.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Nikon S30
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
34
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
25
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Nikon S30
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
23
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (214g)
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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Nikon S30
 Nikon Coolpix L110Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames per second 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photographs
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $119