Canon D20 vs Canon D30
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Canon D20 vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(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
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Released June 2013
(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 D20 vs Canon D30 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon D20 versus Canon D30, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the D30 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D20 was manufactured 7 months prior to the D30 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D20 scores vs the D30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon D20 vs Canon D30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 & Canon PowerShot D30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon D30
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon D20
D30 | D20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon D30
D20 | D30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon D20 vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Canon D30 has proportions 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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Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and D30 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and D30.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older D20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon D20 vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot D30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot D30 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-06-18 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | DIGIC 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | PureColor II LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, on, slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" 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 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $329 |