Canon D30 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon D30 and Olympus Tough-3000, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was manufactured 4 years after the Tough-3000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D30 matches up against the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D30 offers physical dimensions 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 Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 vs the Tough-3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and Tough-3000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and Tough-3000.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher D30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.