Nikon S32 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S32 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the S32 (1/3") and HX30V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was announced 24 months later than the HX30V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S32 grades vs the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S32 has physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S32 versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S32 and the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and HX30V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony HX30V will offer you more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S32 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.