Reasons to choose Coolpix S30
Released in 2012, Coolpix S30 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 214 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S30
vs Nikon Coolpix S32
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
Coolpix S3017 mm²
Coolpix S32- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S30 and Coolpix S32 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S30MetricCoolpix S32
10 MPEffective pixels13.2 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
1.31 µmPixel pitch1.14 µm
1.73 µm²Pixel area1.31 µm²
57.87 MP/cm²Pixel density76.39 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
214 gWeight175 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)BatteryEN-EL19 rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S30 and Coolpix S32 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S32 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S32 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S32 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S32
Released in 2014, Coolpix S32 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 13.2 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.