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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Canon D30
(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
  • Released February 2014
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and D30 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the D30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A4000 IS matches up against the D30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon D30

 A4000 IS D30 

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A4000 IS

 D30 A4000 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon D30

 A4000 IS D30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon D30 has specifications of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS vs the D30.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and D30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and D30.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Canon D30
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Canon D30
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Canon D30
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (175 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography advice
Canon D30 Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (175 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (175 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging features
Canon D30 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon D30
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot D30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Canon PowerShot D30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - PureColor II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 175 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $329