Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon S30 and Canon XC10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S30 has external dimensions of 102 x 65 x 40 mm (4.02 x 2.56 x 1.57″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries). Canon XC10 has external dimensions of 125 x 102 x 122 mm (4.92 x 4.02 x 4.8″) and weighs 1040 g (2.29 lb / 36.68 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S30 and the Canon XC10. Nikon S30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 37mm shorter and 82mm thinner than Canon XC10.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S30 and Canon XC10.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S30 and Canon XC10.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S30 is significantly lighter (826g ) than the Canon XC10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the S30 has a big advantage over the XC10 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon XC10's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S30's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Canon XC10 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Nikon S30 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XC10.