- 1/3 inch 17.3mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 29.00mm - 87.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S30 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony H90 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | S30 | H90 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $119.95 | $249.99 |
Street Price: | $223.00 | |
Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
7.5 oz
(214 g)
includes batteries |
7.8 oz
(222 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.0 x
2.6 x
1.6 in. (102 x 65 x 39 mm) |
4.1 x
2.4 x
1.3 in. (105 x 60 x 34 mm) |
Waterproof: | Yes | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 17.28mm2 (4.8mm x 3.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.32 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.5 | 1.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) |
1280x720 (30p (Fine: 9Mbps/Standard: 6Mbps))
640x480 (30p (3Mbps)) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC/H.264) with mono sound | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | No | |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | NIKKOR, 6 elements in 5 groups | Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 87mm | 24 - 384mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.1 - 12.3mm | 4.3 - 68.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 16.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? | f/3.3 (W) / f/.9 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 4x Precision, up to 72x Smart Zoom | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection | Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot ; Tracking, Face Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto (80 to 1600) | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1000 - 4 sec | 1/1600 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 256-segment matrix, center-weighted | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes include Underwater, Interval Shooting, Highlight Color, Diorama (miniature) Effect, Closeups, Continuous, Food Mode, Soft Focus and Fireworks; Special effects include Soft Focus, Selective Color and Miniature | Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet Mode), Picture Effect (Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key), Panorama (Standard, Wide, 360 degrees) |
Self Timer: | 10 seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.3 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.0m (1ft 8 in. to 6 ft 7 in.) | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 1.2 - 2.1m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC/H.264) with mono sound | |
Included Memory: | 47.0 MB | 27.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Multiuse Terminal (AV(SD)/USB) | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.5 | 1.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | 100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 410 shots (NiMH AA) | 290 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 2 x AA | Proprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 2 x Alkaline AAs | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Waterproof to 9.8 feet (3m), Shockproof to 2.6 feet (80cm), Dustproof, 720p HD Movies, Smart Portrait System. Available in a choice of colors including white, blue and pink. | Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, 4 Picture Effects. Available in silver, black or red. |