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Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon D30 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 2 years after the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D30 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

		

		

			
 D30 SZ-31MR iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 25 months
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Canon D30

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS D30 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

		

		

			
 D30 SZ-31MR iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D30 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon D30 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.
Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and SZ-31MR iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and SZ-31MR iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon D30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon D30 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography features
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon D30 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography information
60
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
 lighter than competition (226g)
 comes with focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (200 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D30 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
44
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery power (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon D30 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
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Canon D30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Canon PowerShot D30Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Dual TruePic V
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 surface 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 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech PureColor II LCD Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $0