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Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 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 SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon D30 versus Canon SX410 IS, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 11 months before the SX410 IS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D30 grades vs the SX410 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon SX410 IS

 D30 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon D30

 SX410 IS D30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon D30 and Canon SX410 IS

 D30 SX410 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 features outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Canon SX410 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D30 against the SX410 IS.

Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and SX410 IS is 91 and 80 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and SX410 IS.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
33
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (185 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (185 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon D30 vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot D30Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 0.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 325 grams (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
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 photos 185 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $199