Canon D30 vs Olympus SH-1

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon D30 and Olympus SH-1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled within a month of the SH-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D30 matches up versus the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon D30 and Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 and the SH-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and SH-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and SH-1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-1 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.