Nikon Coolpix S30

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    Highlights

    • 10.1 MP 1/3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S30 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/3-inch (4.8 x 3.6 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix S30 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix Sxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix Sxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon S33
    Compare
    		February
    2015    		 13.2 MP
    1/3.1-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S32
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    		February
    2014    		 13.2 MP
    1/3.1-inch    		 125 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S02
    Compare
    		September
    2013    		 13.2 MP
    1/3-inch    		 125 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S01
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    		June
    2013    		 10.1 MP
    1/2.9-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.50"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S31
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    		June
    2013    		 10.1 MP
    1/2.9-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
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    2012    		 10.1 MP
    1/3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
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    		September
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.50"
    819k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S70
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    		August
    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.50"
    288k dot
    Touchscreen

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S33 vs Coolpix S32 vs Coolpix S02 vs Coolpix S01 vs Coolpix S31 vs Coolpix S30.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S30.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix S30 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S30 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 17.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S30.

    Nikon S33
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    1/3.1-inch

    13.2 MP

    Nikon S31
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    1/2.9-inch

    10.1 MP

    Nikon S02
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    1/3-inch

    13.2 MP

    Nikon S80
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Nikon S01
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    1/2.9-inch

    10.1 MP

    Nikon S70
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Nikon S32
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    1/3.1-inch

    13.2 MP

    Kodak Z980
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Nikon S3600
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS7
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix S30 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S30 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 47 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S30's shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S30 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S30 has dimensions of 102 x 65 x 40 mm (4.02 x 2.56 x 1.57"). It weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    102 mm (4.02")

    65 mm (2.56")

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    65 mm (2.56")

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    40 mm (1.57")

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    Nikon Coolpix S30 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S30 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S30 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Nikon Coolpix S30 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    54

    Nikon Coolpix S30 gets a score of 54 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    58

    Nikon Coolpix S30 gets a score of 58 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Nikon Coolpix S30 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Nikon Coolpix S30 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S30 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S30 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S30 and give score of 42 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    BAD
    32

    We give Nikon Coolpix S30 a score of 32 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
    38

    We give Nikon Coolpix S30 a score of 38 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    7

    We give Nikon Coolpix S30 a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Nikon Coolpix S30 a score of 62 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Nikon Coolpix S30 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    36

    We give Nikon Coolpix S30 a score of 36 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Nikon Coolpix S30 a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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