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Canon D30 vs Sony WX70

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Introduced October 2000
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon D30 versus Sony WX70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The D30 was revealed 12 years earlier than the WX70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the D30 grades vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Sony WX70

 D30 WX70 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon D30

 WX70 D30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012October 2000Newer by 137 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k120kSharper display (+802k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Sony WX70

 D30 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has got exterior dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 vs the WX70.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WX70 is 57 and 97 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and WX70.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX70 will render extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
36
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
40
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
9
no video
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Canon D30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Sony WX70
 Canon EOS D30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS D30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2000-10-10 2012-01-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2160 x 1440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 120k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 gr (1.88 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $3,500 $242