Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-1
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
51 Overall
41
88 Imaging
35 Features
51 Overall
41
Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Released February 2012
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below, we are comparing the Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly close but the S30 (1/3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S30 grades versus the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus XZ-1
| S30 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Nikon S30
| XZ-1 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus XZ-1
| S30 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 has external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S30 against the XZ-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and XZ-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The S30 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The newer S30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street photography with Nikon S30
Street photography with Olympus XZ-1
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (214 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (275 grams)
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Nikon S30
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (214g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (275 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-1
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Nikon S30 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging factors
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (214 grams)
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (275g)
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus XZ-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2011-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3664 x 2752 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 275 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $119 | $567 |