Nikon P300 vs Nikon S30

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P300 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very close but the P300 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The P300 was unveiled 8 months before the S30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P300 grades against the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P300 and Nikon S30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P300 against the S30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and S30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P300 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P300 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.