Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3300

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S30 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and S3300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was brought out about the same time to the S3300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S30 scores versus the S3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 enjoys 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) while the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S30 and Nikon S3300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S30 versus the S3300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and S3300 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and S3300.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S3300 will produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.