Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500
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![Nikon Coolpix S30 front Nikon Coolpix S30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S30/Nikon-S30-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500/Sony-WX500-front.jpg)
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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S30 and Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WX500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
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The S30 was brought out 4 years before the WX500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S30 grades versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony WX500
S30 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon S30
WX500 | S30 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 38 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony WX500
S30 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 provides external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Nikon S30 and Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S30 against the WX500.
![Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 size comparison Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and WX500.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony WX500 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S30 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 shots | 360 shots |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $119 | $348 |