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Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS 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 SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was revealed 3 years later than the SD4000 IS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D30 scores versus the SD4000 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 D30 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon D30

 SD4000 IS D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Canon SD4000 IS

 D30 SD4000 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D30 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4000 IS has specifications of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 compared to the SD4000 IS.

Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and SD4000 IS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and SD4000 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon D30 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
33
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
60
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging features
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot D30Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Also called as - IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-08-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $300