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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Launched February 2014
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon D30 versus Olympus TG-310, both Waterproof cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 3 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D30 matches up against the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus TG-310

 D30 TG-310 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon D30

 TG-310 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-310

 D30 TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need 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") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D30 compared to the TG-310.

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and TG-310 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and TG-310.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer D30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
60
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot D30Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Olympus TG-310
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 150 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $0