Canon D30 vs Canon N100

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon D30 and Canon N100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the N100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the D30 (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The D30 was brought out 2 months after the N100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D30 scores versus the N100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 & Canon PowerShot N100. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Canon N100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 has got 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) while the Canon N100 has proportions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D30 vs the N100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and N100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and N100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The D30 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging.