Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-10

The following is a complete review of the Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S30 (1/3") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S30 was announced 12 months prior to the XZ-10 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S30 scores against the XZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S30 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S30 compared to the XZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and XZ-10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and XZ-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S30 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus XZ-10 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.