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Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2014
Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
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Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon D30 and Canon G9 X II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and G9 X II (20MP) and the D30 (1/2.3") and G9 X II (1") offer different sensor size.

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The D30 was brought out 3 years prior to the G9 X II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D30 grades vs the G9 X II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon G9 X II

 D30 G9 X II 

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon D30

 G9 X II D30 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2014Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Canon G9 X II

 D30 G9 X II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Canon G9 X II has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 and Canon G9 X II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D30 versus the G9 X II.

Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and G9 X II is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and G9 X II.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon G9 X II will provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older D30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
33
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography advice
Canon G9 X II Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Canon G9 X II Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
terrible battery life (235 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography factors
Canon G9 X II Travel photography factors
60
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
78
lighter than average (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
terrible battery life (235 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography information
Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (235 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
39
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Canon D30 vs Canon G9 X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Canon G9 X II
 Canon PowerShot D30Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 DIGIC 7
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 8.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 235 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $530