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Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 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
  • Released February 2014
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon D30 versus Canon SX200 IS, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 4 years after the SX200 IS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D30 grades vs the SX200 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon SX200 IS

 D30 SX200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2009Newer by 58 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon D30

 SX200 IS D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Canon SX200 IS

 D30 SX200 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 versus Canon SX200 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 against the SX200 IS.

Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and SX200 IS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and SX200 IS.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer D30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
60
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than average in class (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography features
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging advice
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon D30 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot D30Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $329