Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S30 and the Nikon Coolpix S31, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 was introduced in February 2012 and Nikon Coolpix S31 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 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

      Nikon Coolpix S31 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/2.9-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S30
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S31
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S31.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon S30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S30 over Nikon Coolpix S31.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Nikon Coolpix S31
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Internal Storage 47 MB vs 26 MB

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

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 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

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon S31
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S31 over Nikon Coolpix S30.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Nikon Coolpix S31
      Larger Sensor 1/3-inch vs 1/2.9-inch
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) vs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 240 shots vs 260 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S31.

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S01
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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 S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Leica D-Lux 6
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S30 Nikon Coolpix S31
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Environmental Sealing
        Light214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
        Internal Storage47 MB26 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S30 Nikon Coolpix S31
        Small Sensor1/3-inch1/2.9-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life240 shots260 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S31 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      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. Nikon Coolpix S31 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/2.9-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.96 x 3.72 mm and a total area of 13.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S30 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S31 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S30 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Nikon Coolpix S31 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S30 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S31 has a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S30, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S31. Nikon Coolpix S30 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S30 body has dimensions of 102 x 65 x 40 mm (4.02 x 2.56 x 1.57") and Nikon Coolpix S31 body has dimensions of 105 x 65 x 42 mm (4.13 x 2.56 x 1.65"). Nikon Coolpix S30 weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S31 weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      102 mm

      65 mm

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      105 mm

      65 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S31 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      POOR
      54
      •   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
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   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
      BAD
      39
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      GOOD
      82
      •   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)
      GOOD
      82
      •   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 - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   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
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S31 and give them scores of 42 and 32 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      32

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      BAD
      32
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      36
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      BAD
      38
      •   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
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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