Nikon S30 vs Nikon D300S

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S30 versus Nikon D300S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the D300S (12MP) is fairly close but the S30 (1/3") and D300S (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The S30 was unveiled 2 years later than the D300S and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S30 grades versus the D300S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon D300S. The full galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Nikon D300S Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S30 offers outside dimensions 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 D300S has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

See the Nikon S30 versus Nikon D300S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S30 vs the D300S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and D300S is 90 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and D300S.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S30 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D300S will provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.