Canon D30 vs Olympus 7000

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon D30 vs Olympus 7000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 5 years later than the 7000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the D30 grades against the 7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon D30 features external dimensions 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 Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 and the 7000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and 7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and 7000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern D30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.