Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon D30 versus Casio EX-FC100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and EX-FC100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D30 was introduced 9 years prior to the EX-FC100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D30 grades against the EX-FC100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS D30 and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC100 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon D30 versus Casio EX-FC100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 compared to the EX-FC100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and EX-FC100 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and EX-FC100.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D30 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-FC100 will give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.