Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S31

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S31 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix S30 ×	Nikon Coolpix S31 ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix S30	Nikon Coolpix S31
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number	S30	S31
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2012	2013
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	102	105
Width (mm)	39	42
Height (mm)	65	65
Weight (g)	214	185
Waterproof	+	+
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	10.1	10.1
Sensor format	1/3 inch	1/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	17.28	17.28
Sensor width (mm)	4.8	4.8
Sensor height (mm)	3.6	3.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.32	1.32
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)	1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg	jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)	1.5	1.5
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 640x480	1280x720
Movie max framerate (fps)	30	30
Composite video out	-	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	-	+
Lens and Optics
Lens	NIKKOR, 6 elements in 5 groups	NIKKOR; 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	29.00 - 87.00	29.00 - 87.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	3.00	3.00
Zoom ratio (x)	3	3
Aperture range (f)	0.17 - 0.30	0.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	30	30
Optical image stabilization	-	-
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	-	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detection	Contrast Detection: Center, Face detection
Auto focus assist light	-	+
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	2.7	2.7
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto (80 to 1600)	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto manual	auto
Shutter speed range (s)	1/1000 - 4	1/2000 - 4
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	256-segment matrix, center-weighted	Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	-
Shutter priority	-	-
Full manual exposure	-	-
Creative exposure modes	Scene modes include Underwater, Interval Shooting, Highlight Color, Diorama (miniature) Effect, Closeups, Continuous, Food Mode	Close Up, Continuous shooting, Diorama effect, Fireworks Show, Food, Interval shooting, Mirror, Underwater, Soft
Self timer (s)	10	10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction flash off flash off flash on slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction flash off flash off flash on w/ red-eye reduction
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.)	Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 3.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 11 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.0m (1ft 8 in. to 6 ft 6 in.)
Image Storage
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	47	25
Included memory type	Internal	Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	-	-
Dpof compliant	+	+
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	1.5	1.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	4	4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	410	260
Battery form factor	2 x AA	Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types	alkaline lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	2 x Alkaline AAs	1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	-	+
Software
Included software	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility	mac os windows	mac os windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Waterproof to 9.8 feet (3m), Shockproof to 2.6 feet (80cm), Dustproof, 720p HD Movies, Smart Portrait System	Waterproof (up to 16.4 feet), Shockproof (up to 3.9 feet) and Dustproof. Available in White, Blue, Pink, Brown or Yellow.