Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the S30 (1/3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was launched 10 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S30 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S30 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and XZ-2 iHS is 90 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.