Nikon S30 vs Sony S930

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S30 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S30 (1/3") and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S30 was manufactured 3 years after the S930 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S30 scores versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S30 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S30 against the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and S930.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The S30 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The younger S30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.