Canon D30 vs Fujifilm XP120

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm XP120, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP120 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon D30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D30 matches up against the Fujifilm XP120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D30 offers external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP120 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D30 compared to the Fujifilm XP120.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and Fujifilm XP120 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and Fujifilm XP120.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.