Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D30

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A1100 IS and Canon D30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the D30 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 6 years prior to the D30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1100 IS grades against the D30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Canon PowerShot D30. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon D30 has sizing of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1100 IS and Canon D30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the D30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and D30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and D30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.