Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S30

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the P7000 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was announced 14 months before the S30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P7000 grades vs the S30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7000 versus the S30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and S30 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and S30.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P7000 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older P7000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.