Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S30 and the Nikon Coolpix S80, 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 S80 was introduced in September 2010. 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 S80 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 819k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S30
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S80
      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 S80.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      •   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
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      •   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 - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   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
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 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 S80

      •   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 S80.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Nikon Coolpix S80
      Reaches Wider Angle 29 mm vs 35 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 80 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 7 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps vs 1.3 fps
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 240 shots vs 150 shots

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      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 S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 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 S80

      Nikon S80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S80 over Nikon Coolpix S30.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Nikon Coolpix S80
      Larger Sensor 1/3-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4320 x 3240
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 87 mm vs 175 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/4.8
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 819k dot
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) vs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      Internal Storage 47 MB vs 79 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S80.

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S02
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      1/3-inch

      13.2 MP

      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 S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Samsung GC200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.3 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 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 S80
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Face Detection
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        Built-in Flash
        Light214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
        Internal Storage47 MB79 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S30 Nikon Coolpix S80
        Small Sensor1/3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot819k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.5 fps1.3 fps
        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 shots150 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S30 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S80 has a 3.50" screen with 819k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Nikon Coolpix S80 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Nikon Coolpix S80) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      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 S80 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      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 S80 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S80 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S30 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Nikon Coolpix S80 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack with battery life of 150 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have 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 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S80. Nikon Coolpix S30 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Nikon Coolpix S80 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 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 S80 body has dimensions of 99 x 63 x 17 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.67"). Nikon Coolpix S30 weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S80 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      102 mm

      65 mm

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      99 mm

      63 mm

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      65 mm

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      40 mm

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      17 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S80 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 S80

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      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
      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      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
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      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
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      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
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S80 and give them scores of 42 and 60 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 S80

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      BAD
      32
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      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
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      82
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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