Nikon L610 vs Nikon S30
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2012
(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
- Introduced February 2012
Nikon L610 vs Nikon S30 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L610 and Nikon S30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe L610 was launched 7 months after the S30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L610 scores vs the S30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L610 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S30
L610 | S30 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | February 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon L610
S30 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S30
L610 | S30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon L610 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Nikon L610 and Nikon S30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L610 versus the S30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and S30 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L610 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and S30.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L610 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon L610 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern L610 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 120 photos | 240 photos |
Form of battery | AA | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $119 |