Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Pentax Optio E85

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S30 and the Pentax Optio E85, 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 Pentax Optio E85 was introduced in September 2009. 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

      Pentax Optio E85 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S30
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio E85
      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 Pentax Optio E85.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      •   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
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      •   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 - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   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
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      •   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 Pentax Optio E85.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Pentax Optio E85
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 29 mm vs 32 mm
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 10 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps vs 1.1 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Internal Storage 47 MB vs 10 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 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 S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 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

      Advantage of Pentax Optio E85

      Pentax E85
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio E85 over Nikon Coolpix S30.

      Nikon Coolpix S30 vs Pentax Optio E85
      Larger Sensor 1/3-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 87 mm vs 96 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.2
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) vs 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio E85.

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS35
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm SL1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony TX30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 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 Pentax Optio E85
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Built-in Flash
        Light214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
        Internal Storage47 MB10 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S30 Pentax Optio E85
        Small Sensor1/3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.5 fps1.1 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S30 and Pentax Optio E85 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. Pentax Optio E85 features a 12 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 - 3,200.

      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. Pentax Optio E85 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      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 Pentax Optio E85 comes with D-LI95 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S30 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Pentax Optio E85 has a single SD/SDHC 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 Pentax Optio E85. Nikon Coolpix S30 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Pentax Optio E85 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Pentax Optio E85..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S30 body has dimensions of 102 x 65 x 40 mm (4.02 x 2.56 x 1.57") and Pentax Optio E85 body has dimensions of 93 x 58 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.28 x 0.94"). Nikon Coolpix S30 weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) and Pentax Optio E85 weighs 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      102 mm

      65 mm

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      93 mm

      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Pentax Optio E85

      Nikon Coolpix S30 and Pentax Optio E85 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

      Pentax Optio E85

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      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
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      AVERAGE
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      •   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
      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      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
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      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
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      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
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S30 and Pentax Optio E85 and give both of them the 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.


      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      BAD
      32
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      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
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      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

      Pentax Optio E85

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S30

      Pentax Optio E85

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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