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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S30 (1/3") and S31 (1/2.9") use different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was launched 16 months prior to the S31 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S30 matches up vs the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon S31

 S30 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Nikon S30

 S31 S30 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Nikon S31

 S30 S31 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S30 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S30 compared to the S31.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and S31 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and S31.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The S30 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged S30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
24
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography factors
Nikon S31 Street photography factors
51
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (214g)
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
Nikon S31 Sports photography advice
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography information
Nikon S31 Travel photography information
52
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (214 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography information
Nikon S31 Landscape photography information
25
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
30
good maximum aperture (f)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S31 Vlogging highlights
23
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (214g)
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Nikon S31
 Nikon Coolpix S30Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Nikon Coolpix S31
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 7.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
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 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 240 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $90