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Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon D30 versus Canon SX220 HS, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 3 years later than the SX220 HS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D30 grades versus the SX220 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon SX220 HS

 D30 SX220 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon D30

 SX220 HS D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Canon SX220 HS

 D30 SX220 HS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Canon SX220 HS has sizing of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon D30 versus Canon SX220 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D30 versus the SX220 HS.

Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and SX220 HS is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and SX220 HS.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent D30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
36
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography details
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Canon D30 vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot D30Canon SX220 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Canon SX220 HS
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-12 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II LCD PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 210 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $399