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Full name: Nikon Coolpix S30

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Nikon Coolpix S30 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2012 · Released about 14 years ago
Sensor
4.8 × 3.6 mm CCD
Effective resolution
10 MP
Lens
29 - 87 mm
Zoom
3×
Weight
214 g
Battery
2 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
6 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(4.8² + 3.6²) = 6 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
17 mm²

Sensor surface area

4.8 × 3.6 ≈ 17 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
1.31 µm

Pixel pitch

4.8 ÷ 3,651 × 1000 = 1.31 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
1.73 µm²

Pixel area

1.31² = 1.73 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
57.87 MP/cm²

Pixel density

10 MP ÷ 17 mm² ≈ 57.87 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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4.8 × 3.6 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
10 MP
Total pixels
10.4 MP
Sensor
4.8 × 3.6 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
3,651 × 2,739
Maximum image
3,648 × 2,736
Crop factor
7.21

Exposure & viewing

ISO
80–1,600
Viewfinder
None
Display
2.7 in / 230,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery
2 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)

Body

Weight
214 g
Dimensions
102 × 65 × 40 mm
Release year
2012

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Aperture Priority
No
Battery
2 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
7.21
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
102 x 65 x 40 mm
Effective Megapixels
10.00
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
29 - 87 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Macro Focus Range
5 cm
Manual Focus
—
Max Aperture
f3.3 - f5.9
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f23.8 - f42.5
Max Image Resolution
3648 x 2736
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
Coolpix S30
Normal Focus Range
30 cm
Optical Zoom
3x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
Screen Size
2.7"
Sensor Resolution
3647 x 2742
Sensor Size
1/3" (~ 4.8 x 3.6 mm)
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
No
Storage Types
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Total Megapixels
10.40
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
None
Weight
214 g
White Balance Presets
5
Wireless
—
Year
2012

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