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Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon D30 versus Canon SX700 HS, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced within a month of the SX700 HS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the D30 scores vs the SX700 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon SX700 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon D30

		

		

			
 SX700 HS D30 
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D30 and Canon SX700 HS

		

		

			
 D30 SX700 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 provides physical measurements 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 SX700 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Canon D30 versus Canon SX700 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 against the SX700 HS.
Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and SX700 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and SX700 HS.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 has face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon D30 Sports photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
36
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
45
 great zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
60
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
 lighter than average in class (269g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (750mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
44
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
47
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery pack (250 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon D30 Vlogging advice
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (269g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone support
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Canon D30 vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot D30Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Digic 6
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech PureColor II LCD PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $349