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Canon D30 vs Canon N

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Canon PowerShot N front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon D30 vs Canon N 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
  • Released February 2014
Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon D30 vs Canon N Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon D30 vs Canon N, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the N (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 14 months later than the N which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D30 scores vs the N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon N

 D30 N 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon D30

 N D30 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Canon N

 D30 N 
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution

Canon D30 vs Canon N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Canon N has proportions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D30 vs Canon N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D30 against the N.

Canon D30 vs Canon N size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and N is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Canon N top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon N Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and N.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger D30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Canon N sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Canon N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Canon N Portrait photography advice
33
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography highlights
Canon N Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography info
Canon N Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Canon N as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Canon N
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Canon N Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon D30 vs Canon N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Canon N
 Canon PowerShot D30Canon PowerShot N
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot N
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 2248
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II LCD PureColor II G touch
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $299