Canon A3000 IS vs Canon D30
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2014
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon D30 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS versus Canon D30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the D30 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A3000 IS was announced 5 years prior to the D30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up against the D30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon D30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Canon PowerShot D30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon D30
A3000 IS | D30 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A3000 IS
D30 | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon D30
A3000 IS | D30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon D30 has proportions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Canon D30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the D30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and D30 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and D30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon D30 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot D30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot D30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DIGIC 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | PureColor II LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $240 | $329 |