Canon D30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Let's look more closely at the Canon D30 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 3 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D30 grades vs the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has got physical 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) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D30 versus the SP-610UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and SP-610UZ is 91 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.