Canon D30 vs Fujifilm T550

Below, we will be looking at the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm T550, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 14 months later than the Fujifilm T550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D30 grades against the Fujifilm T550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon D30 enjoys physical 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 Fujifilm T550 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 against the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and Fujifilm T550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and Fujifilm T550.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer D30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.