Nikon S30 vs Olympus SZ-12

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S30 and Olympus SZ-12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The S30 was revealed about the same time to the SZ-12 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S30 grades against the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S30 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S30 and Olympus SZ-12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S30 compared to the SZ-12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and SZ-12 is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and SZ-12.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S30 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-12 will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.