Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot D30. The full galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon D30
A4000 IS | D30 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A4000 IS
D30 | A4000 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon D30
A4000 IS | D30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot D30 | |
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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 |