Nikon S30 vs Sony W290
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S30 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S30 (1/3") and W290 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
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Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S30 matches up against the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony W290
| S30 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Nikon S30
| W290 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony W290
| S30 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon S30 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S30 and the W290.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and W290.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S30 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony W290 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S30 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.5 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $119 | $230 |