Canon A810 vs Canon D30
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Canon A810 vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 A810 vs Canon D30 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A810 and Canon D30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and D30 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A810 was announced 24 months earlier than the D30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A810 matches up versus the D30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Canon D30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot D30. The whole galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon D30
A810 | D30 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A810
D30 | A810 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon D30
A810 | D30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon D30 has measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Canon A810 and Canon D30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A810 versus the D30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and D30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and D30.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A810 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A810 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A810 vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot D30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot D30 |
Category | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | PureColor II LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum 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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max 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 | 171 grams (0.38 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 220 shots | 300 shots |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $99 | $329 |